Pastry Chef
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Pastry Chef
Location: Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Reports To: Executive Chef
About Lough Erne Resort:
Lough Erne Resort is a world-class luxury resort located amidst the stunning beauty of the Fermanagh Lakelands. Nestled on the shores of Lough Erne, our resort offers a unique and unforgettable experience for our guests. Our commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences is at the heart of what we do.
About The Role
Job Summary:
Lough Erne Resort is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for creating exquisite pastry and dessert offerings that complement our dining experiences and delight our guests. The ideal candidate should possess creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of pastry techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Pastry Preparation: Prepare a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods with precision and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and consistent results.
2. Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and culinary team to develop innovative and seasonally inspired pastry menus that meet the resort's high standards.
3. Production Management: Manage the daily production of pastries, including planning, organising, and supervising pastry production for various outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and special events.
4. Quality Control: Maintain strict quality control standards to ensure the freshness, taste, and presentation of all pastry items.
5. Inventory Management: Monitor and manage pastry inventory, ordering supplies as needed to maintain efficient operations while minimising waste.
6. Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate dessert plating and presentation in alignment with overall menu offerings.
7. Hygiene and Safety: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a clean and organized pastry kitchen.
8. Training: Train and mentor pastry team members, sharing knowledge and techniques to enhance their skills.
9. Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques, ingredients, and presentation styles into pastry offerings.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role in a high-end culinary establishment.
- Culinary degree or formal pastry training is preferred.
- Creative flair and a passion for pastry arts.
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and flavour combinations.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Staff meals
- Employee discounts on resort facilities
- Opportunities for career growth and development
If you are a talented Pastry Chef with a passion for creating extraordinary desserts and pastries, we invite you to join the Lough Erne Resort culinary team and contribute to the exceptional dining experiences we offer our guests.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team
Skills Needed
About The Company
A WORLD APART Lough Erne Resort, is the ultimate expression in old world heritage and new world luxury. Located minutes from Enniskillen, Irelands only island town, it is easily accessible from Belfast, Dublin, Derry, Donegal and Sligo Airports. Nestled on a 600 acre peninsula on the breath-taking Fermanagh Lakes, its 120 Luxury Rooms & Suites, offer stunning panoramic views from almost every vantage point. The Resort features two championship golf courses, including The Faldo Course, The Academy, The Thai Spa, 6 Conference & Meeting Rooms, a variety of innovative Dining experiences from our talented culinary team led by acclaimed Executive Head Chef Stephen Holland, combined with the adventure playground that is the Great Outdoors. Any stay at Lough Erne Resort guarantees the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, fine food, delectable drinks and the warmest Fermanagh welcome. The resort team will work with you and your clients to curate event solutions and experiential programmes for our luxury Golf, Incentive, Meetings & Group travel products set against the incredible backdrop of the Fermanagh Lakes.
Company Culture
Careers at Lough Erne Resort At Lough Erne Resort our recruitment philosophy is simply to recruit for attitude and train for skills.Lough Erne Resort is committed to providing guests with the highest standards of attention and personal care. In order to deliver this we seek to employ individuals who share our passion and dedication for delivering and achieving guest excellence. Our team is dedicated and work in a service driven environment in which people come firstNeed and Anticipation:The people who work for us have the ability to anticipate the needs of our guests and must be motivated by raising service standards to the highest level attainable at all timesThe Best Working Conditions:We believe in investing in our people since it is vital that each and every person within the organization is motivated and happy. Only then can we provide the best. We offer competitive salaries and working conditions whatever your chosen field of expertise and level in the organization.Desired Criteria
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Closing DateSaturday 14th September, 2024
