Chef De Partie

Ballyfin Demesne; Leinster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballyfin Demesne is seeking a skilled chef to join our Michelin Star restaurant team in Ireland, led by Executive Chef Richard Picard-Edwards.

This is a full-time role, 5 days over 7, with shifts starting at noon and continuing through dinner service. You will assist the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in all food production areas, ensuring the highest standards of presentation and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Join a Michelin Star restaurant and work alongside a team of talented chefs led by a Michelin-star Executive Chef Richard Picard-Edwards.
• Full-time position, 5 days over 7, Monday to Sunday, with a typical noon to dinner service shift.
• Assist the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in all food production areas, upholding high standards.

Responsibilities

• To prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard for all food service areas of the hotel.
• Preparing meat and fish.
• Ensure that all food is stored hygienically and in accordance with kitchen procedures, especially cold rooms and fridges.
• Operate machines and cooking equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Assist with creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes.
• Assist with training of Commis Chefs.
• Monitor waste and portion control.
• Be flexible with working stations and maintain strong teamwork.

Job description

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 ye

Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility and great natural beauty. With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Having opened in May 2011 after 8 ye Show more

Skills and attributes

• Attention to Detail


• Ability to multi-task

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Michelin Star restaurant and work alongside a team of very talented chefs as well as our Michelin Star Executive Chef Richard Picard-Edwards.

This is a full-time, 5 days over 7 days, Monday to Sunday position. A typical shift would start at noon and end after dinner service.

This position will be responsibile in assisting the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in all Food Production areas of the hotel, working with the kitchen team to ensure that menus and food are presented to the highest possible standards.

The duties include:

• To prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard for all food service areas of the hotel.


• Preparing meat and fish


• Ensure that all food is stored hygienically and in accordance with the kitchen departmental procedures in place, particularly cold rooms and fridges.


• To operate machines and cooking equipment in a safe and responsible manner


• Assisting the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes


• Assist with the training of Commis Chefs


• Monitor waste and portion control


• Ability to be flexible in relation to working stations and have a good team work ethic

Skills / Attributes Required

• Passion and knowledge of Food


• Ability to adapt / Quick Learner


• Ability to work as part of a team

Meet the Kitchen / Chef Team Team

Ballyfin, Co. Laois

Our Kitchen Staff are dedicated to providing consistent 5 Star quality food to our guests; one of the many reasons they wish to return again and again.

Ballyfin Demesne is an Equal Opportunity Employer