Senior Pastry Chef

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

The Hodson Bay Hotel is part of the Hodson Bay Group. With over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, Hodson Bay Group is 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.

Hodson Bay Hotel has been recently certified as a Great Place to Work, and we have also received the 'Excellent Employer 2025' Award from Failte Ireland Employer Excellence.

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 Work With Us?

• Certified as a Great Place to Work
• 'Excellent Employer' (Silver) Award, Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme
• 39-hour working week
• Complimentary use of gym & swimming pool
• Career development opportunities
• Meals provided while on duty
• Free parking
• Hotel discounts
• Motivational benefits (e.g. Employee of the Month)
• Health & wellness programme
• Active sports & social club
• Subsidized staff taxi service (Athlone town)

As a valued member of The Hodson Bay Hotel, you'll thrive in an environment that champions development, motivation, and teamwork. We encourage a workplace built on mutual respect and support, offering rewarding opportunities throughout our departments.