Chef De Partie

LEKSAR FOODS LIMITED; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ANJAPPAR CHETTINAD INDIAN REST in Dublin is seeking skilled Chefs de Partie to join our culinary team, responsible for authentic Chettinad dishes while upholding the highest standards of quality, taste and presentation.

Key responsibilities include managing a kitchen section, preparing and plating dishes to recipes, ensuring authenticity and flavour, supervising staff, monitoring stock, and maintaining cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations in a busy operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Proven experience preparing authentic Chettinad and South Indian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional South Indian cooking techniques and spice profiles.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Formal culinary training or certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the daily operation of a designated kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure each dish meets authenticity, flavour, and presentation guidelines.
• Manage all section preparation to ensure organisation and readiness for service.
• Supervise and guide team members, providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures.
• Assist Sous Chefs with monitoring stock levels, reporting low inventory, and minimising waste.
• Maintain station cleanliness and organisation while adhering to all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Chettinad cuisine

South Indian cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary training (advantageous)

Job description

ANJAPPAR CHETTINAD INDIAN REST, Unit 7, Belgard Square West, Dublin 24, D24 RD75

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Chefs de Partie to join our culinary team, responsible for the consistent preparation and execution of authentic Chettinad dishes while upholding the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities: Taking full responsibility for the daily operation of a designated kitchen section; preparing, cooking, and plating dishes according to established recipes and quality standards; ensuring each dish meets strict authenticity, flavour, and presentation guidelines; managing all section preparation to ensure organisation and readiness for service; supervising and guiding team members, providing instruction on proper techniques and procedures; assisting Sous Chefs with monitoring stock levels, reporting low inventory, and minimising waste; maintaining impeccable station cleanliness and organisation while adhering to all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.

Requirements: Proven experience preparing authentic Chettinad and South Indian cuisine; minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen; strong knowledge of traditional South Indian cooking techniques and spice profiles; ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment; strong teamwork and communication skills; keen attention to detail and a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food; formal culinary training or certification advantageous.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]