Pastry Chef De Partie

Job Title: Pastry Chef de Partie. Location: Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. Role Type: Full-time, Permanent. Reports To:Head Pastry Chef / Executive Chef. About the Role: We are currently recruiting a skilled Pastry Chef de Partie for a prestigious 4-star castle hotel known for its high-end weddings, afternoon teas, and refined dining experiences. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a talented pastry professional to grow within a well-structured, creative, and supportive pastry department. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and confectionery while maintaining exceptional standards of presentation, organisation, and hygiene. What's in it for you? €16 per hour Work within an established pastry team in a renowned historic hotel Opportunities to develop skills across patisserie, dessert production, and event-focused pastry work Exposure to high-volume weddings, banqueting, and afternoon tea service Career progression opportunities within a respected kitchen brigade Training, development, and creative input encouraged Staff meals provided Uniform supplied Key Responsibilities: Prepare, bake, and present pastries, desserts, breads, and afternoon tea items to the highest standard Maintain organisation and mise-en-place for your section within the pastry kitchen Assist with menu development and seasonal dessert concepts Ensure all dishes meet the hotel's quality, taste, and presentation standards Follow strict HACCP and food safety procedures at all times Monitor stock levels, rotation, and reduce waste where possible Work closely with the Head Pastry Chef and support junior pastry staff Contribute to banquet and wedding dessert production during busy periods Key Requirements: Previous experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or strong Demi CDP in a hotel or pastry-led environment Strong pastry and baking skills with excellent attention to detail Creativity and passion for patisserie, plated desserts, and modern presentation Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a section independently Understanding of HACCP and food safety standards Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and event-driven hours Skills: Team Managemenr/ Organisation/ Time management Benefits: Accommodation provided