Chef de Partie

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Training and development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on accommodation

Job summary

Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of the Talbot Collection, seeks a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional service in the kitchen. The role focuses on accurate food preparation, maintaining standards, and contributing to a positive work environment.

Weekend shifts are involved; full training is provided, and the hotel emphasizes excellent guest service aligned with the Talbot Collection ethos.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is essential for communication with guests and colleagues.
• Friendly and professional work attitude is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are needed to coordinate with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of all food for designated areas.
• Maintain high standards of cookery as laid down by the company.
• Work with Head Chef and Sous Chef to foster a positive kitchen environment.
• Assist in menu review and costing and in ordering in absence of Head/Sous Chef.
• Ensure HACCP procedures and paperwork are completed.
• Support training plans and upskill the kitchen team.

Skills

Fluent English

Friendly attitude

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: On site / Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of the Talbot Collection are looking for a Chef de Partie. The Chef de Partie will report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef. To provide a friendly and efficient service within the Kitchen Department. To deliverexceptional friendly serviceat all times, to every guest, in line with the Talbot Collection ‘Empower Your Excellence’ customer service program. To be respectful, polite, friendly, and unfailingly helpful in all your dealings with guests and colleagues alike, recognising that you are an ‘ambassador’ of the Talbot Collection at all times.

The Talbot Collection are one of theBest Places to Work in Hospitality 2026as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team!

Main Duties:

• Preparation and presentation of all food for designated areas.
• Maintain the high standards of cookery as laid down by the company.
• Work supportively with the Head Chef and Sous chef to create a positive working environment within the kitchen that facilitates a great work-life balance for the kitchen team
• Help Head Chef and Sous Chef with menu review and costing of the same.
• Ordering the hotels food requirements in Head Chef and Sous Chefs absence or when directed.
• Demonstrate excellent personal hygiene.
• Assist in achieving the best gross profit levels and to control wastage.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen in all subordinate’s work methods.
• Assist and carry out all HACCP controls as required under legislation.
• Ensure all paperwork with regard to HACCP is completed
• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in all training plans and records, upskill and train the current kitchen team;
• Control storage of food and assist in food stock control..
• Follow rigidly all HR policies and procedures.
• Work supportively with Head Chef and Sous chef to ensure that the kitchen reaches its budgeted GP’s;
• Control and monitor all staff on duty in support of he Head Chef and Sous Chef ensuring all duties are being fully carried out in accordance with Company Procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• Friendly and professional work attitude
• Fluent English essential - written and spoken
• Must be available to work variable shifts
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Previous experience not required as full training is provided

The role involves weekend work, so flexibility is required.

What do we offer?

• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Staff meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation
• Bike to Work
• Christmas Savings Scheme

*** Absolute Hotel Limerick, part of the Talbot Collection is an equal opportunities employer ***

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