Pastry Chef - Michelin Kitchen, Allergy-Friendly Desserts

Relais-; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefits

Service charge/gratuity policy

Staff accommodation nearby

Job summary

Ballyfin Demesne, a Michelin-starred luxury estate in Ireland, seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section of a small, high-end kitchen. You will work under a Michelin Star Executive Chef, crafting desserts, chocolates and pastries for a prestigious dining program.

The role is full-time, five days over seven, with the Head Pastry Chef reporting to you and a focus on culinary excellence, seasonal menus and allergy-aware dessert options. Excellent benefits and gratuity apply.

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 the successful running of 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 experience

Pastry expertise

Creativity

Tools

Pastry equipment

Job description

Ballyfin Demesne, a Michelin-starred luxury estate in Ireland, seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section of a small, high-end kitchen. You will work under a Michelin Star Executive Chef, crafting desserts, chocolates and pastries for a prestigious dining program.

The role is full-time, five days over seven, with the Head Pastry Chef reporting to you and a focus on culinary excellence, seasonal menus and allergy-aware dessert options. Excellent benefits and gratuity apply.