Head Pastry Chef

Job Ref: SHE1693

Branch: Sheen Falls Lodge

Location: Kenmare

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 45

Posted date: 21/09/2026

Closing date: 21/10/2026

We are inviting applications for the role of Head Pastry Chef

The role of Head Pastry Chef is a hands-on challenging one, and therefore experience in this role in a similar type of establishment is essential at 5\ fine dining Restaurant with Michelin Guide standards, as execution of the fine detail is paramount. You will be joining a Kitchen team filled with motivation, striving to provide an exceptional dining experience in both the Falls fine dining and the Sheen Lounge for our guests.

Professionalism, energy and enthusiasm, adaptability, excellent communication skills and creativity will be just some of the attributes you will need to be successful in this role.

All applicants require expert knowledge of patisserie, patisserie preparation and bread making and will be responsible for the planning and execution of the pastry menus in conjunction with the Exec Chef, including the popular afternoon teas and lounge menu.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are flexible, organised and able to coordinate a variety of activities working with fresh ingredients sourced locally whilst ensuring that the HACCP requirements and the hotels high standards are maintained at all times.

Reporting to the Exec Chef, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with fine dining and baking experience in pastry to progress their career and to be involved in creating a unique pastry offering to our guests. This role may suit a Senior Chef de Partie -Pastry or Pastry Sous Chef looking for the next move in their career.

The objective of your role as Head Pastry Chef in the kitchen is to consistently assist the Exec Head Chef in managing and developing further the following areas:

HACCP/Kitchen Hygiene /Uniform, and staff presentation.

Food Quality.

People management and development.

Food GP’s.

Food production.

Food Service.

We also expect you to take responsibility for the process, procedure, system and service control and the continuous quality improvement in food quality, menu type while maintaining the cost and expenditure budgets in the pastry section. Also ensuring the pastry kitchen is consistently fully compliant with Health and Safety and the HACCP regulations Acts

The core competencies required to deliver on the role objectives are:

Teamwork

Problem solving ability

Planning Organising

Strategic Thinking

Financial thinking

Leadership leading for results

Effective communications

The development of a Customer service focus- the internal customer

This is a full-time position which includes weekends and evening shifts.

Sheen Falls Lodge and Ring of Kerry Golf is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.

### Employee benefits

Competitive salary

Meals on duty provided

Employee parking provided

Full training provided

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts, including at our sister properties in Cork, Dublin, and Wicklow

Employee recognition awards and appreciation days

Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club

Employee gym provided

Cycle to work Scheme

Work anniversary acknowledgement and reward

Employee birthday celebrations reward

Employee referral bonus

Work With The Best

We pride ourselves on being a diverse team of professional, passionate and caring individuals, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.

Sheen Falls Lodge is a 2 Michelin Keys and is part of Relais Chateaux, which includes some of the world's finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurants that have set the standard for hospitality excellence. Clear opportunities for progression are a priority for us, too.

If you cannot see a role that is suitable for you at the moment but feel you would make a great addition to the team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Click here to send in your CV and we'll keep you in mind for when any appropriate opportunities arise.