Chef de Partie: Precision Kitchen Leader & Elite Training

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection; Cong; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training and development

Discounted accommodation rates

Annual staff appreciation party

Free meals on duty

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Lodge at Ashford Castle, part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, seeks a Chef de Partie to support the kitchen during service and uphold the highest standards of food quality. You will work under the Executive Head Chef and contribute to maintaining SOPs and cost controls within your section.

Ideal candidates hold a Culinary Arts degree, have 4–5 star hotel experience, and are fluent in English, with strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional degree in Culinary Arts.
• Previous experience in a similar role (or Chef de Partie) within a 4 or 5 star hotel environment.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Demonstrate passion for food and food production.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to handle pressurised situations and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the team during service to deliver high-quality food in line with company standards.
• Plan, prepare, and hand over mise en place in line with SOPs.
• Prepare all food in line with approved recipes and Red Carnation Hotel standards.
• Set up and manage the section to maximise productivity while adhering to Health & Safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ensure section stock is cleaned, organised, labelled, and rotated in line with SOPs.
• Communicate issues relating to equipment, food quality, or staffing to the chef on duty.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to staff to ensure adherence to current menu recipes and standards.
• Advise kitchen management of section stock requirements based on business levels, minimising waste.
• Monitor and record fridge temperatures daily and report issues.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team communication

Food cost management

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Adaptability

Education

Professional degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Lodge at Ashford Castle, part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, seeks a Chef de Partie to support the kitchen during service and uphold the highest standards of food quality. You will work under the Executive Head Chef and contribute to maintaining SOPs and cost controls within your section.

Ideal candidates hold a Culinary Arts degree, have 4–5 star hotel experience, and are fluent in English, with strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a busy environment.