Chef De Partie - Pastry in Ballyfin
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026
About the Role
Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide. The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 years of restoration, we offer the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable. Our 5 star luxury property offers the perfect place for a break from the modern world and offers discretion and privacy like few other destinations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Michelin Star restaurant and work alongside a team of very talented chefs as well as our Michelin Star Executive Chef Richard Picard-Edwards. This is a full-time, 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday position.
Reporting to our Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the pastry section of the kitchen. At all times you are responsible to ensure that high standards of performance and quality is consistently produced within your section.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Head Pastry Chef in the successful running of the Pastry Section of the kitchen ensuring high quality ingredients are used to make consistently high-quality pastries, chocolates and desserts.
- Ability to create alternative desserts of equal standards for guest suffering from food allergies / intolerances.
- In collaboration with the Head Pastry Chef, design dessert selections for a tasting menu /ALC which changes daily.
- Required to be hands-on and creative in developing new recipes for all pastry areas including bread, ice-creams/sorbets, seasonal preservatives, lunch desserts, petit fours, and in room amenities.
- To ensure a high level of hygiene throughout the Kitchen, and ensure all of the team respect and maintain the equipment.
- Assist the Head Pastry chef in ensuring menus are in season.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature.
Requirements
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Skills
- Conversational English
Details
Location: Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Apply now and work alongside the best in the industry.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Chef De Partie - Pastry role?
- The key responsibilities include supporting the Head Pastry Chef, creating alternative desserts for guests with food allergies, designing daily dessert selections, developing new recipes, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring dishes are prepared to specification.
- What skills and attributes are required for this role?
- The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, creative skills, and conversational English.
- What is the contract type and tenure for this role?
- This is a full-time, permanent position.
- Where is this role located?
- The role is located at Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 28 Oct 2026, 22:59.