Artisan Bread Specialist

As a Baker at our award-winning hotel, you will be responsible for creating fresh, exceptional breads, scones, and classic baked goods daily. This role involves supporting pastry production and ensuring menu excellence in a highly-regarded, people-centric environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar baking or pastry position, preferably in a high-volume or artisanal kitchen. A strong background and keen interest in pastry and baking, along with formal qualifications in pastry, are desirable. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence, standards-driven, and detail-oriented.

• Contribute to the production of pastries and desserts, ensuring all meet menu requirements.
• Bake and present a variety of breads, scones, muffins, and other bakery items from scratch each day.
• Stay informed about the day's business, menu, and any specials, participating actively in menu planning.
• Prepare all dishes efficiently and ensure every item leaving the kitchen meets approved standards of presentation.
• Minimize waste, observe portion control, and operate in a cost-effective, responsible manner.
• Maintain outstanding food hygiene and safety standards from storage through service, with full HACCP compliance throughout the kitchen and food & beverage outlets.
• Keep kitchen equipment in good working order and promptly report any maintenance issues to your supervisor.

• Previous experience in a similar baking or pastry position, ideally in a high-volume or artisanal kitchen.
• Strong background and keen interest in pastry and baking; formal qualification in pastry is desirable.
• Committed to excellence, standards-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Courteous, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering a consistently high standard of service.
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• 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.
• Health & wellness programme.
• Active sports & social club.
• Subsidized staff taxi service.