Job Ref: CAS1453
Branch: Castlemartyr Resort
Location: Castlemartyr Resort
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 14/08/2025
Closing date: 16/09/2025
We are inviting applications for full time Head Chef who haveculinary knowledge and experience with an eye for detail and takes pride in delivering 5* service to join and enhance our established team in Castlemartyr Resort.
As part of the Kitchen team, you will be operating in exciting, fast-paced quality service outlets. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills under the guidance of the Executive Chef. This is a great opportunity to grow develop a career.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential:
* Ideally 2 – 3 years' experience in a similar role.
* Qualification in professional cookery or equivalent and a passion for culinary techniques.
* Experience and knowledge of implementing and monitoring HACCP procedures.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to show a positive attitude towards guests and colleagues at all times.
* Be self-motivated, being able to work alone with good personal organization.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Being flexible to cater for guests' requirements, even at short notice and always professionally.
* Ability to ensure that the guest expectation is consistently being met and surpassed as part of the team
Duties include but are not exclusive to:
* Oversee the preparations of the full daily menu ensuring timely preparation and delivery to a high standard.
* Implement, monitor, record and complying with food hygiene and HACCP procedures.
* Responsible for the Health and Safety and Hygiene standards in the Kitchen.
* Ensuring quality control procedures are implemented and adhered to.
* Assisting with the management and supervision and training of kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef.
* Ability to work in a fast- paced environment, capable of multi-tasking with a professional 'can do' attitude.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to maintain high levels of quality, service, presentation, and cleanliness.
* Maintaining punctuality, personal appearance and personal hygiene.
* Assist in the ordering of all purchases and deliveries of fresh produce/dry goods.
* Assist in the checking of deliveries ensuring all produce is accounted for.
* Assisting with the creation of imaginative menus.
* Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and hygienic, and safe to work in.
Castlemartyr Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We havea full time position available on rostered basis, which includes weekends and evening shifts.
Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.
Work With The Best
We pride ourselves on being a diverse team of professional, passionate, and caring individuals, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.
Nestled amid East Cork's woodlands, Castlemartyr Resort is a luxury 5-Star Resort which is richly steeped in Irish history and tradition. We recognise that our team are the foundation to our success.
Clear opportunities for progression are a priority for us.
If you cannot see a role that is suitable for you at the moment but feel you would make a great addition to the team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Click here to send in your CV and we'll keep you in mind for when any appropriate opportunities arise.
Nestled within 220 acres of woodlands and greens in East Cork, Castlemartyr Resort is one of Ireland's leading 5 Star destinations. With a diverse, energetic and experienced team, Castlemartyr Resort continues to grow from strength to strength, with exciting plans for the future. If you would like to bring your talent and skills to this award-winning team, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department.
Castlemartyr Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Please note, all applicants should have the right to live and work without restriction in Ireland as we are unable to accept applications with visa requirements.