The 5* Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway (part of the MHL Hotel Collection) is currently recruiting for a Pastry Chef.
Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate is located on the banks of Lough Corrib on a 138-acre estate with the original 18th century manor house dating back to the 1740's. The Hotel comprises of 74 bedrooms including 6 suites, 11 Luxury Self-Catering Lodges, Corrib Room (catering for meetings, events, and weddings for up to 170 guests), River Room Restaurant, Palmers Bar and Kitchen, Pullman Restaurant (set aboard original Dining Carriages from the Orient Express), Glo Spa & Wellness, a 9 Hole Christy O'Connor Jr designed Championship Golf course and a 21 bay driving range.
Main Purpose of the Job
Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of a 5 star level of food production for menu items.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Prepare mis-en-place as required for the pastry section.
* Prepare and present food to Company standards as instructed by your Manager.
* Ensure correct portion control as instructed by your Manager.
* Operate with a cost effective approach that will not damage the quality of the product provided.
* Maintain a close working relationship with the rest of the Kitchen Team and those in other areas as required in order to provide a smooth and efficient service.
* Assist with menu designs that are popular, stylish and sell well, as well as group menus that exceed the wishes of clients.
* Keeping equipment costs as low as possible, managing the overall maintenance and service program for your section and keeping all equipment properly cleaned and maintained.
* Carrying out regular stock takes to ensure costs are controlled and that all stocks are accounted for
Apply all aspect of our Health and Safety and Food Hygiene protocols.
What we offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Meals whilst on duty in our employee restaurant
* Complimentary provision of uniforms
* Excellent Employee discount in all MHL Hotels and SLH Worldwide.
* Health & Wellness Benefit
* Employee Recognition Awards
* Career Progression
* Recommend a Friend scheme
* Travel and Bike to Work – Tax saving Scheme
Shift work & flexibility are required in this position.
About the MHL Hotel Collection:
MHL group is a renowned portfolio of well known, high profile Hotel's throughout Ireland. Our core business rotates around our exceptional people. We provide a comprehensive on-boarding, upskilling and professional development process.
Guided through this process you will be introduced to management relevant to your new role and to our business.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Wellness program
Work Location: In person