Commis Chef

Kitchen - Ashford Castle; Cong; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Cong, County Mayo, is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join its award-winning culinary team. Candidates should have prior experience in similar roles and a strong awareness of food hygiene. The role includes key responsibilities such as preparing food, collaborating with chefs, and maintaining hygiene standards. The hotel offers award-winning training opportunities, subsidized accommodation, meals on duty, and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Professional training and development

Discounted accommodation rates

Employee recognition events

Meals provided on duty

Complimentary dry cleaning

Two paid volunteering days

Increasing holiday allowance

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Commis Chef role is essential.
• Experience in a fine dining environment or four/five-star hotel is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food for assigned section.
• Collaborate with senior chefs for smooth operations.
• Ensure all mise en place is ready for service.

Skills

Food hygiene awareness

Communication in English

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Positive attitude

Job description

Commis Chef – Luxury Hotel

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated Commis Chef to join the culinary team at our award-winning luxury hotel. Working under our Executive Head Chef, Liam Finnegan, this is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career within one of Ireland’s most iconic luxury destinations, delivering outstanding cuisine in line with Forbes Five-Star standards and The Red Carnation Hotels standards.

Location: Cong, County Mayo, Ireland.
Employment type: Full-Time.
Working pattern: 5 days over 7 days with 2 days off.

Who are we?

In choosing to join Ashford Castle, you become part of a significant piece of Irish history and a proud member of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Once home to the Guinness family, this remarkable 800-year-old castle is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s leading luxury hotel destinations.

Behind its grand stone gates lies a truly unique experience, offering exquisite interiors, exceptional cuisine, a wealth of estate activities, and a state-of-the-art spa. Ashford Castle has been voted No. 1 Resort Hotel in the UK & Ireland by Travel + Leisure and is proud to hold Forbes Five-Star status, retained in 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food for your assigned section in line with agreed standards.
• Work collaboratively with senior chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards with care, precision, and attention to detail.
• Ensure all mise en place is fully prepared and ready for service.
• Minimise food wastage and support effective stock control.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in line with Health & Safety and HACCP requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar Commis Chef role.
• Experience in a four- or five-star hotel or fine dining environment is desirable.
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Good working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• A positive, punctual, reliable, and flexible attitude with a willingness to learn.

What’s in It for You

• Professional, award-winning training and development opportunities.
• Discounted accommodation rates across the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and employee recognition events.
• Discounted rates with local businesses and third-party service providers.
• Heavily subsidised accommodation (subject to availability).
• Meals provided on duty.
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire.
• Friend and family referral bonus scheme.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Holiday allowance increasing with service, up to 25 days.
• Hotel-based recognition incentives.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Join us in this incredible opportunity.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Ireland. Right to Work documentation will be securely verified as part of the recruitment process.

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Compensation: To be discussed