Commis Pastry Chef

Set within 1,000 acres of unspoilt Irish countryside, Castle Leslie Estate is one of Ireland's most distinctive luxury destinations, where exceptional hospitality, rich heritage, and memorable dining experiences come together. As a proud recipient of the Best Workplaces in Ireland award since 2022, we are passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commis Pastry Chef to join our award winning culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is passionate about great food, eager to develop and committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

About The Role

As a Commis Pastry Chef , you'll play a vital role in bringing our culinary vision to life within the vibrant atmosphere of The Lodge. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent, take ownership of your section, and work alongside an award-winning team dedicated to delivering exceptional food using the finest seasonal ingredients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take pride in leading and managing your designated kitchen section, ensuring every dish leaves the pass to the highest standard.
• Deliver consistently outstanding food quality, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with senior chefs to develop new dishes, seasonal menus, and creative culinary experiences.
• Help maintain the exceptional standards that make Castle Leslie Estate a sought after dining destination.

Why Join Castle Leslie Estate?

• Join a team proudly recognised Best Workplaces
• Be part of an award-winning culinary team in one of Ireland's most iconic country estates.
• Enjoy regular team events that celebrate creativity, collaboration, and success.
• Benefit from attractive employee discounts across the Estate and local area.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Access to our wellness programme, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
• Earn additional gratuities and tips each month
• Grow your career within a luxury hospitality environment that values passion, talent, and development.

Role Details

• Full-Time | Permanent Position
• Competitive hourly rate, reflective of your skills and experience.
• Essential: Minimum 6 months professional chef experience.
• Valid work authorisation for Ireland required unfortuntely we do not sponsor visas at this time.

If you're passionate about great food, eager to develop your craft, and ready to be part of a team that creates memorable dining experiences every day, we'd love to welcome you to Castle Leslie Estate. Join us and be part of something truly special.

Our Inclusive Culture:

Castle Leslie Estate champions equality and diversity, valuing the unique background, skills, and experience each team member brings. We actively foster an inclusive environment that reflects our diverse guests and markets. Should you require any individual needs or accommodations, please contact us confidentially at HR@castleleslie.com or discuss during your interview.

If you are ready to elevate your culinary career and contribute to our award-winning team, we invite you to apply. Your passion for food and dedication to quality are the ingredients we need to continue crafting remarkable dining experiences. Join our culinary success story!

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.

Company Culture

Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work.

One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, A diversity program, Free parking, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Event tickets, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Discount in gift shop, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Not disclosed