Chef de Partie - Casual Dining

DUNMORE HOUSE HOTEL LIMITED; Munster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Ireland seeks a skilled culinary professional to manage their section in a diverse culinary environment. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality service in both fine dining and casual dining, with an emphasis on consistency and leadership. Candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience and a passion for culinary excellence. Opportunities for growth in a Michelin-listed establishment are available.

Benefits

Michelin Guide Experience

Opportunities for professional growth

Work with seasonal Irish ingredients

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as CDP or equivalent in a quality kitchen environment.
• Fine-dining or luxury hotel kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Strong English language skills.
• Proven ability to run a section independently during busy service.
• Excellent knife skills and classical cooking techniques.
• Relevant food safety certifications.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section in a diverse culinary environment.
• Contribute to varied service offerings from fine dining to casual bar food.
• Take responsibility for bar food and casual dining service.
• Support fine-dining and banqueting services as needed.

Skills

Catering

Hospitality

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Time Management

HACCP

English C2-Master (Fluent)

Education

Professional culinary qualifications or certified formal training

Level 5 qualification

Job description

DUNMORE HOUSE HOTEL, Muckross, Ardfield, Co. Cork, P85 HC03

Application Details

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Job Description

This position offers the opportunity to master your craft in a diverse culinary environment, running your own section whilst contributing to our varied service offerings – from intimate fine dining to large-scale banqueting and relaxed bar food service.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a skilled, passionate culinary professional who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a dynamic, quality-focused kitchen environment. This role offers excellent exposure to diverse culinary styles in a unique Irish coastal setting.

Why This Opportunity Is Perfect For You

• Michelin Guide Experience: Develop your skills in a Michelin-listed establishment, mastering refined techniques and elevated culinary standards that will enhance your professional credentials.
• Build versatility across multiple service styles – from precise fine-dining plating to high-volume banquet execution and casual bar food service.
• Take full responsibility for your own section, developing leadership skills and demonstrating your ability to maintain consistent excellence during service.
• Work with exceptional produce from our permaculture kitchen gardens, exploring seasonal Irish ingredients and bringing your own culinary perspective to menu development.

Who Will Excel In This Role

• Chefs with fine-dining or luxury hotel experience who are passionate about precision, consistency and culinary excellence.
• Professionals who thrive on variety – comfortable with both intimate fine-dining service and high-volume event execution.
• Detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their section and maintain exceptional standards throughout service.
• Team players who communicate effectively and contribute positively to kitchen culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as CDP or equivalent in a quality kitchen environment.
• Fine-dining or luxury hotel kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Professional culinary qualifications or certified formal training.
• Strong English language skills.
• Proven ability to run a section independently during busy service.
• Excellent knife skills and classical cooking techniques.
• Relevant food safety certifications.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards.

Desired Qualities

• Genuine passion for culinary excellence and seasonal, organic produce.
• Strong attention to detail with consistent execution standards.
• Professional pride in your work and your section.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented approach with positive communication skills.

Casual Dining Focused CDP

Primary responsibility for bar food and casual dining service.

Emphasis on consistency, speed, and volume.

Experience with high-volume service and varied menu offerings.

Support fine-dining and banqueting services as needed.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Hospitality, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management
• Competency Skills: HACCP
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Sector: accommodation and food service activities