The Powerscourt Hotel, Resort & Spa is looking for an experienced and creative Head Pastry Chef to join our Culinary Team at Powerscourt Hotel. Who is highly motivated, well organised and passionate in delivering memorable experiences to join our Culinary team .
This role offers a competitive rate of pay, ongoing training and complimentary transport to and from Bray Dart Station. Accommodation is also available.
About Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa:
Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is an award-winning five-star property nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains on the world-famous Powerscourt Estate, whose gardens were voted the third most beautiful gardens in the world by National Geographic. At Powerscourt Hotel our vision is to create extra-ordinary experiences for our guests with our exceptionally talented people. We provide a comprehensive training programme relevant to your new role and our business. We form part of the MHL Hotel Collection, a renowned portfolio of well known, high profile Hotel’s throughout Ireland and operate under the Marriott International, Autograph Collection
We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Pastry Chef to join our Culinary Team at Powerscourt Hotel.
Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, you will lead and develop our Pastry Team while creating exceptional, innovative and visually impressive desserts and pastry products for our guests, restaurants, banquets and events.
- Lead, coach and develop the Pastry Team, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork.
- Oversee daily pastry production, preparation and service requirements.
- Create seasonal menus, new products and creative dessert presentations.
- Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and food safety.
- Manage ordering, stock control, food cost and waste within the department.
- Work closely with the wider Culinary, F&B and Conference & Banqueting teams.
- Support the Executive Head Chef in delivering an exceptional guest experience.
About You
- 3–5 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef, ideally within a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
- Formal culinary training or apprenticeship.
- Strong pastry, dessert and presentation skills.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Creative, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality pastry products.
- Food safety/food handling certification.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious pastry professional to take a leading role within a prestigious five-star hotel environment.
Apply now to and join the team at Powerscourt Hotel.
Why join our team:
- Competitive Salary
- Additional leave in line with service after two years of service
- Monthly contribution towards employee’s Health and Wellbeing after two years of service
- Complimentary employee bus service to and from Bray Dart station daily
- Learning and Development with opportunities for career progression
- Employee Hotel Discounts for Marriott and MHL hotels.
- Complimentary Car Parking
- Meals while on duty
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Uniform provided and laundered
Skills:
HACCP Communication skills Culinary Qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
