Chef de Partie

Company Details Confidential; Munster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Derrynane Coast Hotel in Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry, Ireland, is seeking a Chef de Partie for a six-month fixed-term contract. You will manage an allocated kitchen section under the Head Chef, delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining service standards during busy periods.

You should have at least five years of professional kitchen experience, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to lead a team. The role offers a gross hourly rate from €18.50, with an annualised equivalent of about €37,518,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional chef experience with verifiable references.
• Restaurant or hotel kitchen background.
• Ability to manage a section and maintain standards during busy service.
• HACCP, food hygiene and allergen controls knowledge.
• English for service communication and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily mise en place according to menus and service requirements.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to recipes and standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes.
• Follow HACCP and food hygiene procedures.
• Maintain hygiene, stock controls and waste minimisation.
• Support junior colleagues and assist with opening/closing duties.

Skills

Chef experience

HACCP knowledge

English communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary qualifications

CDP experience (desirable)

Seafood preparation experience (desirable)

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Application Details

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Job Description

CHEF DE PARTIE — SIX-MONTH CONTRACTEmployer: The Derrynane Coast HotelLocation: Glanbeg, Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland, V93 HC59Start: March/April 2027Contract: Full-time, six-month fixed-termVacancies: 1Pay: From €18.50 gross per hour, negotiable depending on experience (€37,518 annual equivalent), paid for the six-month employment periodHours: 39 guaranteed paid hours per weekCareer level: ProfessionalRemote working: NoSector: Accommodation and food service activities

ABOUT THE HOTEL

The Derrynane Coast Hotel is on the Ring of Kerry in Caherdaniel, beside O’Carroll’s Cove Beach and close to Derrynane’s beaches. Its bar, restaurant and sun terrace offer dining overlooking the Atlantic coastline.

THE ROLE

Manage an allocated kitchen section under the Head Chef, maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and efficient service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organise daily mise en place according to menus, bookings and service requirements.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, portions and standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes when requested.
• Follow HACCP, food hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Maintain temperature checks, safe storage, labelling, date coding and stock rotation.
• Check deliveries, monitor stock and report shortages or quality concerns.
• Control portions and minimise food waste.
• Maintain clean, safe workstations, equipment and storage areas.
• Support junior colleagues and complete kitchen opening and closing duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five years’ relevant professional chef experience, supported by verifiable employment references.
• Restaurant, hotel or comparable professional kitchen experience.
• Ability to manage a section and maintain standards during busy service.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and allergen controls.
• English sufficient for service communication, instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong organisation, reliability, teamwork and attention to detail.
• Availability for the full six-month contract.
• Culinary qualifications, previous CDP experience and seafood preparation experience are desirable.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Basic pay excludes accommodation, tips, bonuses, overtime and allowances. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Statutory leave, breaks, rest periods and Sunday compensation apply. Additional-hours arrangements and exact contract dates will be specified in writing. Employment is exclusively at the location above.

LIVING IN CAHERDANIEL

Enjoy a coastal community on the Ring of Kerry, close to beaches, countryside and walking routes, while developing professional hotel kitchen experience.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Professional