Michelin-Driven Pastry Chef — Desserts & Tasting Menus

Château des Avenières; Ballyfin; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefits

Service charge / gratuity policy

Job summary

Ballyfin Demesne in Ireland is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join our Michelin-starred kitchen. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, you will lead the pastry section and craft high-quality pastries, chocolates and desserts for our five‑star dining experience.

This full-time role requires at least four years in a similar pastry position, preferably in a Michelin kitchen. You will design daily desserts, create allergy-aware alternatives, and uphold the kitchen’s high hygiene and seasonal

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Michelin Restaurant is preferred
• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Pastry Chef in running the Pastry Section of the kitchen ensuring high quality ingredients are used to make consistently high-quality pastries, chocolates and desserts.
• Ability to create alternative desserts of equal standards for guest suffering from food allergies / intolerances.
• In collaboration with the Head Pastry Chef, design dessert selections for a tasting menu /ALC which changes daily.
• Required to be hands-on and creative in developing new recipes for all pastry areas including bread, ice-creams/sorbets, seasonal preservatives, lunch desserts, petit fours, and in room amenities
• To ensure a high level of hygiene throughout the Kitchen, and ensure all of the team respect and maintain the equipment
• Assist the Head Pastry chef in ensuring menus are in season
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature

Skills

Michelin restaurant experience

Pastry chef

Job description

Ballyfin Demesne in Ireland is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join our Michelin-starred kitchen. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, you will lead the pastry section and craft high-quality pastries, chocolates and desserts for our five‑star dining experience.

This full-time role requires at least four years in a similar pastry position, preferably in a Michelin kitchen. You will design daily desserts, create allergy-aware alternatives, and uphold the kitchen’s high hygiene and seasonal