Location:
On site / Ballycurreen, Cork Airport Business Park, Co.
Cork, Ireland
job type:
Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector:
Hospitality | Chefs
Salary:
Negotiable Salary
The Cork International Hotel is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who is committed to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
You will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring smooth day-to-day service while upholding our commitment to exceptional guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily kitchen operations and oversee the preparation and cooking of menu items.
Maintain high standards of culinary skill in food preparation, cooking, and presentation in line with hotel standards.
Delegate duties to kitchen staff and supervise their performance.
Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
Assist with menu planning, daily specials, menu costing, and maintaining targeted food cost percentages.
Support rota compilation, ordering, and stock control procedures.
Conduct and assist with physical stock takes, stock rotation, and reporting shortages.
Receive and check deliveries for quality and quantity against requisitions and delivery notes.
Oversee the designated section's food stock and minimise waste while maximising profitability.
Ensure prompt, courteous, and efficient service from the kitchen at all times.
Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and tidiness across all kitchen areas.
Assist in creating and implementing cleaning and maintenance schedules.
Ensure all equipment is functional, properly maintained, and securely stored.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, hygiene standards, fire regulations, and company policies.
Report maintenance, cleanliness, and safety concerns promptly.
Supervise and support junior chefs, providing training and guidance where required.
Ensure all kitchen training is recorded and kept up to date.
Assist in conducting daily briefings with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and other departments.
Ensure company stock and property are secure at all times.
Promote and maintain a customer-focused culture aligned with company values.
Comply with company food waste and waste segregation policies.
Attend training sessions and communication meetings as required.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen environment
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
Ability to manage stock control, food costing, and waste management
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure
A team player with excellent communication skills
Passion for high-quality food and continuous improvement
Competitive rate of pay
Relocation Assistance
Access to our Company Pension Scheme
Employee referral bonus
Friends & Family discounts across our restaurants
Special rates in our hotel accommodation
Paid internal and external training days
Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders
Team Member Annual Awards, Service Recognition, Monthly Team Member of The Month
Meals on Duty
Assistance with Leap Cards
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