Commis Chef

Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and golf resort in Leinster is seeking a passionate Commis Chef to join their team. You will be involved in preparing meal ingredients, ensuring timely food delivery, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have previous kitchen experience and a culinary qualification. The hotel offers meals on duty, employee assistance programs, and support for accommodation.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Refer a Friend Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Awards

Team Member Room Rates & F&B discounts

Complimentary parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant/commis chef and/or suitable qualification.
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Passion and genuine interest in food.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients, including washing, peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Daily preparation of fresh sandwiches and soups.
• Set up for lunch and dinner according to Chef de Partie’s instruction.
• Ensure timely delivery of food from own station.
• Perform basic cleaning duties and ensure workstation sanitation.

Skills

Hospitality

Education

Culinary school diploma or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

Location: Ballymascanlon House, Ballymascanlon

Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort is currently recruiting for a Commis Chef to join the team. The Ballymascanlon Hotel is a four‑star property set on 130 acres of parkland, with a Victorian house that forms the heart of the hotel and dates back to 833 A.D.

Responsibilities

• To prepare meal ingredients, including washing, peeling and chopping vegetables and fruits
• Daily preparation of fresh sandwiches and soups
• To set up for lunch and dinner according to Chef de Partie’s instruction
• To ensure that food from own station is delivered on time
• To perform basic cleaning duties and ensure workstations are properly sanitised according to HACCP regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant/commis chef and/or suitable qualification
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• Culinary school diploma or equivalent qualification or current student of Culinary Arts
• Have a passion and genuine interest in food
• Flexibility in working hours as the role includes mornings/evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Good command of the English language

Employee Benefits

• Meals on duty
• Refer a Friend Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Team Member Room Rates & F&B discounts in Windward Management properties
• Complimentary parking

References

• All employment offers made are subject to a valid work permit and us receiving a satisfactory reference

Accommodation

Assistance with accommodation provided

About Windward Management

Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approximately 2,000 keys in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners.

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Skills & Company Culture

Skills Needed: Hospitality

Company Culture: Windward Management values respect, collaboration, and excellence. The company supports professional growth, work-life balance, and open communication.

Criteria

• Required Criteria – Previous experience as a kitchen assistant/commis chef and/or suitable qualification; knowledge of food health and safety regulations; culinary school diploma or equivalent qualification or current student of Culinary Arts
• Desired Criteria – Not specified beyond the above

Closing Date: Wednesday 29th October, 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on Experience

References were included above as part of the information section.