Pastry Sous Chef

We are currently in search for an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated Pastry Sous Chef looking to further expand their knowledge, creativity and leadership skills.

Desired Culinary Skills & Qualifications Criteria:

•Previous experience as a Pastry Sous, Pastry Junior Sous or Pastry Senior Chef de Partie.
•Proven track record in creating and producing top quality desserts, cakes and bakeries  
•Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task and have a passion for working with fresh and quality ingredients
•Proven track record in managing a team of chefs through training, coaching and progressing their career aspirations
•Knowledge and ability to manage all aspects of Costs Control (e.g. food, labour, etc.)  
•Fluency in both written and spoken English.

The core emphasis of this role will primarily be in ‘hands on’ capacity where the person will be involved in day to day cooking, running sections, administration, etc. He/she will take instruction from the Executive Pastry Chef and will assist in managing the kitchen operation itself.

This is a full time position, the successful candidate would need to be available to work five days a week between Monday and Sunday.

Some of the Benefits available to our team:
•Complimentary meals on duty
•Discounted rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
•Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided free of charge
•Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
•Heavily subsidised accommodation in our state of the art employee accommodation facility (subject to availability)
•Professional training and development opportunities 

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, recently voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021. 

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family owned hotel business renowned for providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career, family feel and job security within the hospitality industry. We truly recognise that only through our people can we provide service to our guests, which is personal, memorable, imaginative and friendly.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and has been recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first hospitality company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and retain it for ten years. We were also the first hotel collection to be awarded a Princess Royal Training Award. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential!

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland with no restrictions. We are currently in search to fill this role however start date is pursuant to country guidelines.

We are currently in search for an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated Pastry Sous Chef looking to further expand their knowledge, creativity and leadership skills.

Desired Culinary Skills & Qualifications Criteria:

•Previous experience as a Pastry Sous, Pastry Junior Sous or Pastry Senior Chef de Partie.
•Proven track record in creating and producing top quality desserts, cakes and bakeries  
•Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task and have a passion for working with fresh and quality ingredients
•Proven track record in managing a team of chefs through training, coaching and progressing their career aspirations
•Knowledge and ability to manage all aspects of Costs Control (e.g. food, labour, etc.)  
•Fluency in both written and spoken English.

The core emphasis of this role will primarily be in ‘hands on’ capacity where the person will be involved in day to day cooking, running sections, administration, etc. He/she will take instruction from the Executive Pastry Chef and will assist in managing the kitchen operation itself.

This is a full time position, the successful candidate would need to be available to work five days a week between Monday and Sunday.

Some of the Benefits available to our team:
•Complimentary meals on duty
•Discounted rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
•Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided free of charge
•Discounted rates with many local businesses and third party service providers (including Estate Activities)
•Heavily subsidised accommodation in our state of the art employee accommodation facility (subject to availability)
•Professional training and development opportunities 

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of history, both of Ireland and the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top hotel destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Discover exquisite interiors, delicious cuisine, a wealth of unique activities and a state-of-the-art spa. The extraordinary characters of the castle passionately care about each and every guest experience. Ashford Castle, recently voted No. 1 in Top 10 Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland in Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' Awards 2020 and awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2021. 

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family owned hotel business renowned for providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career, family feel and job security within the hospitality industry. We truly recognise that only through our people can we provide service to our guests, which is personal, memorable, imaginative and friendly.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and has been recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first hospitality company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and retain it for ten years. We were also the first hotel collection to be awarded a Princess Royal Training Award. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential!

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland with no restrictions. We are currently in search to fill this role however start date is pursuant to country guidelines.