Pizza Chef

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Westport Town, Westport Estate is an iconic destination with over 300 years of history, now embarking on an ambitious new chapter. As we transform our brand and expand our product offerings, we are poised to become a premier cultural and historic landmark, not just in County Mayo but on the international stage. We are currently totally refurbishing our Hotel and are looking forward to the launch of the new Grace Hotel early 2026.  This exciting journey will elevate the Westport Estate experience, making it a must-visit destination for visitors from around the world.  

Job Summary 

Gracy's Restaurant is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside our existing Pizza Chef, in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking artisan pizzas in our hand-built wood-fired oven, using high-quality local ingredients. You will contribute to the ongoing development of our pizza offerings, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish.

Principle Responsibilities  

• To work as a team and produce excellent pizzas to delight our customers.
• To prepare the mis en place for service to a high standard and ensuring HACCP is applied throughout all food production
• Making fresh sauces and preparations daily.
• Helping and assisting other areas of the kitchen when required as part of a team.
• Ensuring there is enough back up mis en place for busy days.
• Ordering and rotation of stock
• Accommodating different dietary requirements and keeping your customers happy.
• Cut, slice and grill meats like chicken, ham and beef
• Cook appetizers, like mozzarella sticks, pizza bites, garlic breads and salads
• Introduce wonderful alternatives to our current offer as a special
• Working clean and organized at all times. Ensuring kitchen work areas and service areas are sanitized and kept clean at all times
• Professional personal presentation at all times ensuring you look clean and well-groomed and clean well-presented uniform
• Capable of working with a team and taking responsibility when required.
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings, or as the business requires
• To provide details of relevant experience in similar role
• Ensuring wastage and errors are kept to a minimum
• Share your experience with junior chefs
• Engages positively with front of house staff/ waiters and resolve any issues calmly and quickly.
• Embraces working in a positive environment and is a team player.

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline main areas of responsibilities at the time of writing. 

Required Experience & Skills   

• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Organization
• Customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• And most of all be HAPPY 
• Diploma from a culinary school is a plus. 
• Eligibility to work in Ireland. 

  What's in it for you?

• Bike to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff discounts
• Staff accommodation (subject to availability)

Westport Estate is an equal opportunity employer.  

We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone is respected and included.