Chef de partie - catering

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression and training

Job summary

Gourmet Food Parlour in Santry, Dublin is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a high-performing catering kitchen delivering premium food for events and corporate functions across Ireland.

You will run a section, prepare high-quality dishes to standard recipes, and contribute to large-scale event production while collaborating with management and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and consistent presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Passion for food innovation and creativity.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence in coordinating timings and working to order.

Responsibilities

• Running your own section within a busy catering kitchen.
• Preparing high-quality dishes to standard recipes and client specifications.
• Contributing to large-scale event and corporate catering production.
• Working closely with kitchen management and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service.
• Maintaining excellent standards in food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Supporting menu innovation and keeping up with current food trends.
• Adapting to a variety of tasks throughout your shift as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

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

Gourmet Food Parlour is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and ambitious Chef de Partie to join our dynamic catering kitchen in Santry.

This is more than just a kitchen role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a high-performing catering team delivering exceptional food at scale. Our catering division is at the heart of what we do, producing premium food for private events, corporate functions, and elite sporting organisations, including top-tier clients across Ireland. From match-day catering to large-scale events, you’ll be working in an environment where quality, consistency, and creativity matter every single day.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven kitchen and want to develop your skills in large-scale, high-quality catering, this role is for you.

We’re looking for someone who is excited to come to work, eager to grow with the brand, and ready to contribute to a team that delivers food experiences at the highest level.

Are you:

• Passionate about food and the hospitality industry
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on presentation
• A team player who enjoys a supportive and energetic environment
• Ambitious and driven to progress your career

If so, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running your own section within a busy catering kitchen
• Preparing high-quality dishes to standard recipes and client specifications
• Contributing to large-scale event and corporate catering production
• Working closely with kitchen management and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service
• Maintaining excellent standards in food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Supporting menu innovation and keeping up with current food trends
• Adapting to a variety of tasks throughout your shift as required

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy kitchen
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A passion for food innovation and creativity
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence in coordinating timings and working to order

Requirements:

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and events
• Strong attendance and punctuality
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and company standards
• Professional presentation and adherence to hygiene guidelines

Why join our catering team?

• Be part of a growing, high-profile catering operation working on exciting events
• Opportunity to work with elite clients and large-scale productions
• Career progression and training within a well-established brand
• Access to a dedicated training platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free coffee on shift
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Chef de Partie: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Gourmet Food Parlour is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace built on respect, inclusivity, and opportunity for all.