Brunch Kitchen Chef de Partie — Fresh, Made-to-Order

MJ PANTRY LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pantry Leopardstown, part of MJ PANTRY LIMITED, is looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen in Dublin 18. You will run your own section, preparing fresh, made-to-order dishes using high-quality ingredients.

Minimum 2 years' experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of HACCP are required. Mornings, weekends, and bank holidays flexibility is essential to join our friendly cafe-style operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Chef de Partie or equivalent kitchen role.
• Experience cooking fresh food to order, ideally in a breakfast, brunch, or café-style kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and confident with daily fresh food preparation.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (HACCP certification an advantage).
• Ability to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure during busy breakfast and lunch service.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items from scratch to the highest standard, including fresh omelettes, pancakes, French toast, eggs to order, and house-made sauces.
• Take full responsibility for your section ensuring consistent quality and timing during service.
• Prepare fresh ingredients daily - chopping, prepping to order.
• Make and maintain house specialities.
• Plate and present food to a high standard consistent with the fresh, made-from-scratch menu.
• Monitor stock levels for your section and communicate ordering needs to the Head Chef.
• Maintain rigorous food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Keep your section, equipment, and storage areas clean and organised throughout service.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and fellow chefs to maintain smooth, efficient service during busy periods.
• Support training of junior kitchen staff or commis chefs where required.
• Assist with menu development input, particularly around fresh, seasonal, and made-to-order dishes.

Skills

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Maintaining quality under pressure

Fresh food prep

Job description

The Pantry Leopardstown, part of MJ PANTRY LIMITED, is looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen in Dublin 18. You will run your own section, preparing fresh, made-to-order dishes using high-quality ingredients.

Minimum 2 years' experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of HACCP are required. Mornings, weekends, and bank holidays flexibility is essential to join our friendly cafe-style operation.