We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time experienced Chef de Partie
to join our Clubhouse kitchen team here at Kilkea Castle
Kilkea Castle Hotel is a 140 bedroom resort set on 180 acres of landscape, gardens and ancient woodland. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience
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We are Great Place To Work 2024 certified and Georgina Campbells Four Star Hotel of the Year 2024.
Our team members are the heart of our hotel and the core of our success, and we believe that by creating a positive and supportive environment, we can deliver outstanding service to our guests.
Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through excellent service, integrity while ensuring that every guest feels valued, safe, and at home.
Job Title
Chef de Partie
Reporting To
Head Chef
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for production of food items, be familiar with the menu, providing guests with a memorable meal at the fine dining 1180 restaurant and ensuring all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion while ensuring HACCP compliance within the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Sous Chef and/or the Head Chef
* Be knowledgeable of the days business
* Be familiar with the menu
* Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion while ensuring dishes leaving the kitchen are prepared to the approved standard for presentation
* Avoid unnecessary wastage, observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner
* Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service
* Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen
* Ensure kitchen equipment is in working order and report any maintenance issue to your supervisor
Skills/Requirements
* Experience in a similar role in a high end cuisine at a quality hotel or restaurant preferable
* Be talented, creative and have a genuine passion for food
* Friendly, dedicated individual, with attention to detail
* Team player who works and communicates well with others
* Excellent time management and problem solving skills as well as ability to work well under pressure
* Valid work permit for a minimum of 12 months is required
Benefits
* Discounts across entire resort
* Meals while on duty
* Employee recognition
* Bike to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Continuous training and development
* Potential accommodation available to the correct candidate
* Competitive salary based on experience level
Kilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employer