Chef de Partie

The Clonakilty Park Hotel; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in West Cork is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare, cook, and present dishes to an excellent standard, maintaining food hygiene and safety practices. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, strong culinary skills, and HACCP certification. Staff accommodation is available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Meals on duty and staff discounts

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive, team-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong culinary and organizational skills.
• HACCP certification and knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ensure smooth operation of your section during service.
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team.
• Contribute to menu planning and quality control.

Skills

Catering

Creativity

Hospitality

Flexibility

Initiative

Time Management

Education

Level 6 qualification (Higher Advanced Certificate or National Craft Certificate)

Job description

Clonakilty Park Hotel, Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 RD23

The Clonakilty Park Hotel is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a progressive and friendly hotel, located in the heart of beautiful West Cork.

The Clonakilty Park Hotel has been awarded Employer Excellence from Failte Ireland for three years running, Great Place to Work for three years running and also we have just received silver in the Gold Medal Awards for the Best Family Friendly Hotel. A good knowledge of HACCP and the ability to work in a fast pace environment are essential for this position. You must speak fluent English, be eligible to work within the EU and have excellent Customer Care skills.

The candidate must have 3 years, minimum experience in the preparation and presentation of quality dishes to the hotel standard. The ideal candidate must be hardworking & capable of producing quality dishes for service. Staff accommodation available located within walking distance of the town centre and Clonakilty Park Hotel.

About the Role

You will work closely with our Executive Head and Sous Chefs to deliver exceptional dishes using the finest ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for food, creativity, and a desire to contribute to our reputation for quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ensure smooth operation of your section during service.
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team.
• Contribute to menu planning and quality control.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar position. Strong culinary and organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure. A positive attitude and commitment to excellence. HACCP certification and knowledge of food safety standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Meals on duty and staff discounts.
• Uniform provided
• Ongoing training and career development.
• A supportive, team-focused work environment.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Desirable:

• Ability Skills: Catering, Creativity, Hospitality
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative, Priority Planning, Time Management
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)