Title:  Senior Chef de Partie

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team at the country’s number one tourist venue.  In this role, you will oversee a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, assisting in menu development, training junior staff, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
 

Job Responsibilities

•    Food Preparation & Cooking:
o    Supervise and manage a designated kitchen section (e.g., grill, sauté, pastry).
o    Prepare and cook dishes to high culinary standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
o    Follow recipes, portion control guidelines, and plating specifications.
•    Team Leadership & Training:
o    Mentor and train junior chefs, ensuring skill development and kitchen efficiency.
o    Assist in staff scheduling, section organization, and workflow management.
o    Ensure clear communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
•    Quality Control & Standards:
o    Maintain high standards of hygiene, HACCP food safety proficient 
o    Monitor food stock levels, minimizing waste and ensuring proper stock rotation.
o    Support menu development, contributing creative ideas for new dishes and improvements.

o   Kitchen Operations & Efficiency.
o    Work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
o    Ensure timely preparation and service of dishes during busy periods.
o    Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

•    Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume or fine-dining restaurant.
•    Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety regulations.
•    Ability to lead and train junior team members effectively.
•    Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
•    Passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
•    Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Culinary degree or relevant certification.
•    Experience in high street restaurants is a plus 
•    Passion and Knowledge of modern Irish cuisine 
•    If you are a dedicated and skilled chef looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our exceptional culinary team.
Excellent rates of pay and a good work life balance