Head Pastry Chef 5* Hotel

Astoria Partnership

Republic Of Ireland, Nationwide

HEAD PASTRY CHEF 5* RESORT SOUTHERN IRELAND. We have been retained by our exclusive client to search for a fantastic Pastry Chef for their 5* Hotel Resort This multi award winning property offers the very best in cuisine & wines to the discerning guests internationally. We are now seeking an artistic and creative Pastry Chef to be the Cherry on the Top! Primary function: The Pastry Chef must assist the Executive & Head Chef in the development of new concepts in Pastry by creating and introducing new menus, recipe's and creative ideas that will break the mould. A major responsibility is to create standardized recipes, keep food cost at minimum and at the same time, initiate amazing patisserie creations without effecting taste nor quality. Major Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: " Be responsible for efficient daily functioning of the entire Pastry department and Supervises the preparation and production of all pastries for all menus in Fine Dining, Contemporary Dining and Banqueting (Limited. " Ensure all cakes and pastries are prepared to recipes and consistency is maintained in the dish out of all orders. " Ensure each pastry item that goes out of the department kitchen is of highest standard and quality. " Organize staff, allocate resources, execute controls and systemize daily functioning of Pastry operations. " Ensure top quality and hygiene (HACCP) both for products and equipment and maintain food cost at a minimum. " Should monitor closely and continuously the activities of junior pastry chefs and ensure smooth running of the entire pastry section. " Should be able to motivate and lead the team from the fore-front. " Take up any related responsibilities handed over to you; by the management. " Assist Kitchen management in the development of new concepts. " Provides training and guidance to pastry commis and other employees performing related work. " Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions. " May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets. Prerequisites: " 5* Hotel or Resort experience in Ireland or Internationally is preferred. " 3-5 Years' experience as a Pastry Chef/Head Pastry Chef actually running a section in a Large 5* or a noted 4* property. " Has a mix of Pastry, Chocolate, Sugar, Gateaux, Ice Creams, Sorbets, Petit Fours and all types of pastry experience. " Experience in an fresh scratch kitchen- no packet items here. " Has an artistic flair for articulate pastry presentation to photo standard. " Has exposure at minimum of 1/2 rosette standard. " Experience in Fine Dining, Bib Gourmand, Michelin- (Europe) Chef Hat ( Australia), Diamond ( USA) Accreditation. " While executing fine pastries has also the output for volume and banqueting. Do you want to break the mould? Create the WOW factor? Win Awards? Be the Best in Ireland? " Flexibility with Hours/Days. " 6/7 Weeks Holidays Per Annum. " Uniform Provided. " Accommodation Assistance. This is one of Irelands FINEST HOTELS. Salary is highly negotiable for the right fit candidate. Candidates from abroad can be flown in for a trade test of their skills. Please apply with an up to date CV for this position immediately. Please apply in complete confidence with an up to date CV. Astoria Partnership are specialists in the field in recruiting for high class properties and senior roles in hospitality management & culinary operations. Visit our site www.astoriapartnership.com for further roles. INDCHEF. INDINT. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2108 days ago