Executive Pastry Chef

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Ashfordcastle Full time

Join to apply for the Executive Pastry Chef role at Ashford Castle - part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

Ashford Castle, Ireland's first Forbes Five Star Hotel, is now recruiting for an enthusiastic, innovative and passionate Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry offering at our renowned property.

Who are we?

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland's top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. Ashford Castle has been voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021 and retained in 2024.

Key Responsibilities Of The Executive Pastry Chef Will Include:

  • To be fully familiar with HACCP and ensure that the section conforms to the legal guidelines highlighted within these regulations.
  • To lead, guide and participate where necessary in preparation and cooking of all food required on the property.
  • To innovate and create unique culinary experiences to delight our guests.
  • To conduct training with all kitchen team members and ensure compliance to hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures.
  • To receive stock, checking thoroughly for quality and also quantity against invoices and purchase requests, and to return and follow up any substandard items.
  • To ensure that the kitchen head count and labour costs are kept within the budgetary levels set and to adjust accordingly in line with business levels.
  • To ensure that good communication channels are maintained in order to ensure that all staff are motivated and focused within the department.

The ideal candidate for the Executive Pastry Chef position should:

  • Possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Sound awareness of menu planning and development.
  • Be able to lead and motivate the team.
  • Have a track record of training and developing individuals to achieve their best.
  • Have an understanding of how to keep costs in line and wastage kept to a minimum.
  • Should have proven experience in this role at a 5-star hotel.

What's in it for you?

  • Professional, award winning training and development opportunities.
  • Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
  • Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events.
  • Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities).
  • Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
  • Free meals on duty.
  • Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.
  • Recommend friend and family bonus scheme.
  • Two paid volunteering days each year.
  • Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days.
  • Hotel based recognition incentives.
  • Free access to Employee Assistance Programme.

Join us in this incredible new opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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