Company descriptionThe Castle Hotel, located in the historical market town of Macroom, 30 minutes West of Cork City and 40 minutes East of Killarney, sits at the centre of one of Ireland's most impressive food producing regions. Established in 1951 by the Buckley family, we have a strong tradition of warm Irish hospitality and award winning Irish food. Our ethos is to support and champion real, local, sustainable food.Job descriptionWe have a vacancy for an enthusiastic chef to cook a locally produced breakfast for our hotel guests, hours can be extended if wanted to cater for our Carvery Lunch Service. Our kitchen is a scratch kitchen where we focus on making our own, growing our own and sourcing the best of local ingredients. A passion for local, seasonal and sustainable produce is essential for any of our team members.This is a great opportunity to work within a dynamic team, helping to deliver menus that change with the seasons and showcase our fantastic local produce such as Irish Wagyu beef, farmhouse cheeses (Coolea, Macroom Buffalo, Toonsbridge, Gubbeen) ,free-range poultry, our house sourdough breads and more.What we are looking for in an ideal candidate:Experience in a busy kitchen is an advantagePassion for food, respect for ingredients and focus on qualityFluent English speakerHighly competent in the area of food safety and HACCPManagement at the Castle Hotel are focused on fostering a comfortable and happy work environment, considering wellness at work, equality and work/life balance for all staff.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From €14.00 per hourExpected hours: 30 – 40 per weekBenefits:Company pensionFood allowanceGym membershipOn-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate:Macroom, County Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:Chef: 2 years (required)Language:English (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person