Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef

Location:
County Westmeath

Salary:
€35,000 per annum

About
A well-established hotel with multiple dining outlets and a busy events operation is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join its culinary team. This role is ideal for a creative and organised pastry professional who enjoys producing high-quality desserts and baked goods within a structured, high-volume kitchen environment.

Your Responsibilities

As a Pastry Chef, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, and baked goods to consistent quality standards

• Support daily pastry production across restaurant, afternoon service, and events

• Maintain presentation, portioning, and recipe consistency

• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, and ingredient control

• Support the training and guidance of junior pastry staff

• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or senior pastry role

• Strong knowledge of baking, dessert production, and pastry techniques

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen

• Passion for pastry and continuous skill development

Salary & Benefits

• €35,000 per annum

• Career progression within a structured kitchen brigade

• Staff meals, uniform, and team benefits

• Training and development opportunities

• Supportive culinary leadership team

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