Head Pastry Chef
Responsibility
Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, the Head Pastry Chef (“HPC”) will initially assume direct responsibility for our Parlour Afternoon Tea service, will develop our Parlour evening snack menu, will oversee the Oliveto dessert menu and will produce pastries/cakes for our morning breakfast into mid-morning service.
Haddington House is located on the sea in an affluent area 15 minutes from Dublin city. We will be building a second sea-facing garden restaurant with an ambition of Michelin 1 star and an alimentari/bakery shop with direct access from the street. This is in addition to our current Oliveto restaurant, Afternoon Tea service and Parlour snacks.
The ambition of the company is to establish Haddington House as an independent five star hotel with multiple culinary offerings across the hotel. Our culture is to teach, develop and nurture talent.
Key Tasks
To take full responsibility for running the pastry/bakery offering across HH
To continue to improve our offering across Oliveto, Parlour and Breakfast
To prepare all foods under the direction of our Executive Head Chef
To proactively lead in compiling seasonal menus, keeping abreast of current food trends
To launch our seasonal Afternoon Tea service
To take responsibility for stock, waste, production and GP performance
To ensure all deliveries are properly checked, labelled, rotated and stored in line with HACCP standards
To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene, uniform appearance and organisation
What we’re looking for
Passion – for all things pastry-related, and a determination to keep pushing for excellence
Attention to detail – it is essential that the HPC has strong attention to detail as this is a very multi-faceted role
Initiative – in line with your main responsibilities, demonstrate a willingness to develop, improve, show initiative and an appetite to contribute to our menu creation
Flexibility – you must be flexible especially in unexpected situations when the business may ask you to work additional hours to plug a hole
Stress tolerance – stress levels are high in kitchens. A good HPC has a high stress tolerance and can show calmness and control for other staff to follow
Job Requirements
Located in Haddington House in Dún Laoghaire
Scheduled week is Tues - Sat
Average working week is 40 to 44 hours
Six month probation period
Accommodation can be provided in the short term
Benefits
Above market pay rate
Hotel culture around work/life balance, this is key to sustainable employment
Complimentary staff food on each shift
Training provided, based on skill set levels
Participation in company-wide wellness programmes
Staff uniforms provided
Quality leadership team, giving clear direction and encouraging progression
Location by the sea, enabling staff to swim, cycle, run before or after work
Contact
Email careers@haddingtonhouse.ie with an up-to-date CV and short cover note.