O'Donoghue Ring Collection is home to Hotels, Apartments, Spa, Restaurants & Bars centrally located in the vibrant town centre of Killarney and Castleisland, Co. Kerry.
Our company philosophy is built upon three core values: employee experience, customer experience, and standards of excellence.
Awarded a 'Great Place to Work' in December and Green Hospitality Certified.We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join our culinary team at the Killarney Towers Hotel.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a creative flair, and a strong commitment to producing high-quality pastries and desserts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your skills and learn from a seasoned professional while contributing to the culinary excellence of our establishment.What you'll do:Pastry Preparation: Assist in the preparation, baking, and presentation of pastries, desserts, and other baked goods, following recipes and instructions from the Pastry Chef.Creativity and Innovation: Contribute ideas and participate in the creation of new dessert and pastry items, ensuring that offerings are modern, innovative, and align with the restaurant's concept.Quality Control: Ensure consistency and quality in all pastries and desserts, maintaining high standards of taste, texture, and appearance.Hygiene and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following all health and safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of food, as well as the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspaces.Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless kitchen operations and support the overall success of the restaurant.About you:Skills: Strong pastry and dessert-making skills, including knowledge of various techniques and ingredients.
Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for pastry arts are essential.Communication: Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well within a team environment.Time Management: Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced kitchen environment.Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the business.Why O'Donoghue Ring Collection?When you join the O'Donoghue Ring Collection, you join a community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver first-in-class results.
Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:Awarded a Great Place to Work Competitive salariesDiscounts on Hotel Stays, and special staff rates in any of our hotels across the collection, on top of special Family and Friend rates for accommodation.Discounts on Dining, discounts for all food outlets in 4 hotels for you and a companion, as well as the individual restaurants and bars that are part of the collection.Meals on Duty, meals are prepared for you during your work hours and are provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.Free Coffee on Duty, provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.Discounts for Take-Away, further discounts for takeaway teas and coffees for staff members.Career Progression, we set a clear career path with each of our interested employees.Employee Fitness, free access to our leisure centre, family discounts to membership in our range of Leisure Centres.Employee Wellness, ODR Collection Staff Wellness programme is available to all staff as well as discounts on all luxury spa products and treatments in our award-winning winning Spa.Learning & Development, access to a variety of learning tools through our online training software.
We offer a range of internships annually in a variety of different departments to nourish development across different departments.If you want to make an impact, O'Donoghue Ring Collection is the place for you.
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Explore all opportunities on our careers page.O'Donoghue Ring Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that's just the start.
We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more.
That's why we're dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team - which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.