Commis Chef

Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate; Newmarket on Fergus; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Ireland is seeking a Full Time Commis Chef to join their award-winning culinary team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a fine dining kitchen, possess creative culinary skills, and demonstrate excellent time management. Benefits include access to leisure facilities, pension scheme, and competitive salary package. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland.

Benefits

Free access to Leisure Centre facilities

Pension scheme (after 6 months)

Sick pay scheme

Staff events and team activities

Free on-site parking

Wellness programme

Competitive salary package

Discounted rates at The Inn at Dromoland and Dromoland Castle Hotel

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in hotel/fine dining kitchen preferred.
• Passion for food and culinary creativity.
• Ability to manage time effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes timely while ensuring standard presentation.
• Manage portion control and minimize wastage.
• Adhere to food hygiene practices and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Overview of the Role

Dromoland Castle is currently recruiting for a Full Time Commis Chef to join our award-winning culinary team at one of Ireland's prestigious destinations.

• Be familiar with the menu


• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion while ensuring dishes leaving the kitchen are prepared to the approved standard for presentation


• Avoid unnecessary wastage, observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner


• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service


• Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a similar role and in hotel/ fine dining kitchen preferred


• Be talented, creative and have a genuine passion for food


• Friendly, dedicated individual, with attention to detail


• Team player who works and communicates well with others


• Excellent time management and problem solving skills as well as ability to work well under pressure

Benefits

• Free access to Leisure Centre facilities


• Pension scheme (after 6 months of employment)


• Sick pay scheme


• Staff events and team activities


• Free on-site parking


• Wellness programme


• Competitive salary package


• Discounted rates at The Inn at Dromoland and Dromoland Castle Hotel


• Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work

Work Authorisation

• Please note: Only candidates who have the legal right to live and work in Ireland without restriction will be considered. - Valid work permit for a minimum of 12 months is required when applying for this position.