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Breakfast & Pastry Chef

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    EU Workforce
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    Ref: #JOB-2428614
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    Ballybunnion, Co. Kerry, V31 C971
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    35000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 15 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 12 Feb 2026

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Breakfast & Pastry Chef
Job Description €35,000 per annum | 
Full-Time, Permanent
Employer:  Teach de Broc Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, Ireland

About the Property: Teach de Broc is an award-winning 16-bedroom boutique golf hotel located beside Ballybunion Golf Club on Ireland’s West Coast. The house is known for its refined dining, warm hospitality, and consistently high guest satisfaction. The kitchen operates at a high standard with a modern, well-organised setup and strong support from ownership.

Role Overview: This is a dual-function position covering breakfast service and pastry/dessert preparation. The role is well suited to a chef who enjoys early starts, structured routine, and ownership of their section. Accommodation is available for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities
Breakfast Service
Open the kitchen and complete morning setup
Prepare breakfast mise en place and complete service for 10–30 covers
Maintain quality and consistency across a small, high-expectation dining room
Complete full clean-down and kitchen reset post-service (typically by 10:00–10:30)

Pastry & Desserts
Daily preparation of desserts for the evening dessert trolley
Management of all pastry-related storage, labelling, rotation, and cleaning
Maintain pastry fridges and dry storage (separate from main kitchen operations)
Work with menu guidelines and contribute ideas for seasonal desserts (if applicable)

Inventory & Systems
Monitor stock levels for both breakfast and pastry sections
Assist with ordering and supplier communication within agreed budgets
Maintain HACCP standards and support compliance in pastry areas

Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will have:
Previous experience in a breakfast and pastry role within hotels or restaurants is a requirement
Strong organisational and time-management skills
The ability to work independently in a small, well-appointed kitchen
A calm, reliable, early-rising approach to service
Good attention to detail and pride in presentation

Hours & Structure
Full-time, permanent contract
39 hours per week
Early start, typically finishing around 14:00, offering strong work–life balance
Contract weighted for seasonality while maintaining full annual salary compliance

Accommodation available (apartment)

Salary & Employment Details (DETE Requirement)
Salary: €35,000 gross per annum
Salary is basic pay only and does not include accommodation, bonuses, or allowances

Employment will be carried out exclusively at Teach de Broc, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry

Kitchen Environment
Small professional kitchen with dedicated pastry section and storage
Collaborative, respectful working culture with supportive management 
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Career Level

  • Professional

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