Chef de Partie

SMC CAFES LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd, a Dublin City Centre restaurant, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen team. You will be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring dishes are prepared to a high standard and presented consistently.

Applicants should have minimum 2 years in a Chef de Partie role, HACCP certification, strong organisational skills, and experience using a Rational oven. Evening, weekend, and public holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef de Partie.
• HACCP certification is required.
• Experience using a Rational oven is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and lead the kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent high-quality food and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and adherence to recipes.
• Deliver outstanding service while working as part of a team.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Teamwork

Food safety

Tools

Rational oven

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

SMC Ltd are recruiting a Chef de Partie for a restaurant in Dublin City Centre.

As Chef de Partie, you will build a kitchen culture where high standards, teamwork, cleanliness and pride are evident in every service. This is a role for someone who enjoys maintaining an exceptionally clean and organised kitchen, and delivering outstanding food every day.

The Role

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality and working as part of a team. You will lead operations while maintaining the highest standards of food, cleanliness, organisation and service.

Key Responsibilities

Team Development

Lead, motivate and inspire the kitchen team; create a positive, respectful and supportive working environment; lead by example with professionalism, consistency and a strong work ethic; encourage teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement; build a culture where everyone takes pride in the food they produce.

Kitchen Operations

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen; ensure every dish is prepared and presented to consistently high standards; deliver smooth, efficient service without compromising quality; ensure recipes and specifications are followed at all times; maintain excellent communication throughout the kitchen.

Food Safety & Kitchen Standards

Maintain excellent HACCP and food safety standards; ensure the kitchen is always clean, organised and exceptionally well maintained; oversee food storage, stock rotation and labelling; promote a culture where cleanliness is everyone's responsibility.

About You

Minimum 2 years experience as a Chef de Partie or experience within a busy, quality-focused restaurant; passionate about producing exceptional food every day; excellent organisational and communication skills; HACCP certification required; flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. Applicant must have experience using Rational oven.

• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]