Executive Pastry Chef Opportunity
Award-winning Ashford Castle in Ireland is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department. As a member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests.
About the Role:
* Lead the preparation and cooking of all food required on the property.
* Innovate and create unique culinary experiences to delight our guests.
* Conduct training with all kitchen team members and ensure compliance to hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures.
* Receive stock, checking thoroughly for quality and quantity against invoices and purchase requests.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To be fully familiar with HACCP and ensure that the section conforms to legal guidelines.
2. To lead, guide and participate in preparation and cooking of all food required on the property.
3. To innovate and create unique culinary experiences to delight our guests.
4. To conduct training with all kitchen team members and ensure compliance to hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures.
5. To receive stock, checking thoroughly for quality and quantity against invoices and purchase requests.
Requirements:
* 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.
* Understand how to keep costs in line and wastage kept to a minimum.
* Have proven experience in this role in a 5-star hotel.
Benefits:
* Professional, award-winning training and development opportunities.
* Discounted accommodation rates.
* Annual Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events.
* Heavily subsidised accommodation.
* 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.
Why Choose Us:
We are an equal opportunities employer offering a range of benefits and a unique opportunity to work in a world-class establishment.