Pastry Chef

Galway Bay Hotel; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to leisure centre & wellness

On-site parking

Team-building events

Staff recognition awards

Continuous training and development

Job summary

Galway Bay Hotel is seeking an ambitious Pastry Chef on site in Galway, Ireland. The role involves contributing to pastry and dessert production in line with the menu and daily specials, while maintaining high standards of presentation and portion control.

Ideal candidates possess pastry experience, a genuine interest in patisserie, and a courteous demeanor. The hotel offers competitive pay based on experience and opportunities for training and development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pastry
• Background and interest in pastry
• Courteous and focused on high standard of service
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production of pastries and desserts per menu
• Know the day’s business and the menu specials
• Participate in menu planning and ensure timely dish preparation
• Ensure dishes meet presentation standards
• Observe food hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor

Skills

Pastry

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Pastry qualification

Job description

Location: On site / Galway, Ireland
job type: Casual / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

An exciting opportunity now exists for an ambitiousPastry Chefat Galway Bay Hotel.

Awarded Best Employer in Galway in 2022 by Galway Chamber of Commerce, the Galway Bay Hotel is also delighted to be part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme, and has been certified as A Great Place to Work. As part of the Hodson Bay Group of Hotels, with over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, we are committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the production of pastries and desserts in accordance menu requirements.
• Be knowledgeable of the day’s business.
• Be familiar with the menu and with any “specials” of the day.
• Participate in menu planning.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen are prepared to the approved standard of presentation.
• Avoid unnecessary wastage, to observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost-effective, responsible manner.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to your supervisor.

The Ideal candidate for this position:

• Must have previous experience in a similar position
• Must have a background and interest in pastry
• Qualification in Pastry is desirable
• Must be courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service
• Must be standards driven and detail-orientated
• Must have the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Why Join Galway Bay Hotel?

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Access to our leisure centre & wellness programmes
• On-site parking
• Team-building events and staff recognition awards
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contribution is valued

Hodson Bay Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation or support, please contact our HR team and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements