Senior Chef De Partie

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Staff discounts

Annual leave accrual

Bike to work

Job summary

Dean Group is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie for Glasson Lakehouse to lead a kitchen section during service and maintain high culinary standards. You’ll work closely with senior chefs to deliver exceptional food quality and guest experience in a busy environment.

The role requires 3-4 years of Chef de Partie experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining safety and hygiene compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience at Chef de Partie level in a high-volume or premium kitchen.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a calm, consistent approach.
• Desire to progress within a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present high-quality dishes during service.
• Oversee section prep to meet booking and service requirements.
• Maintain consistency and excellence in every dish leaving the kitchen.
• Supervise junior chefs, ensuring adherence to kitchen standards.
• Mentor and train team members, promoting growth within the brigade.
• Monitor and uphold food hygiene, safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with supply ordering and stock checks.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Multitasking

Culinary development

Job description

Glassan, Glasson, Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Overview

Application

Date posted: September 10, 2026

Permanent

Full or part-time

At Dean Group, we reimagine hospitality with character, not conformity. Founded in Dublin and now growing across Europe and the US, we create hotels shaped by personality, culture, and a heart-led hustle. Each of our hotels, restaurants, bars and gyms tells its own story, brought to life through humble hospitality and genuine human connection. Our people are at the centre of it all. They show up with individuality, warmth and curiosity, shaping who we are and how guests experience our hotels every day. We welcome fresh thinking and imagination, because playing it safe never made anything unforgettable.

We are currently seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to join the team in Glasson Lakehouse. If you have previous experience in a busy kitchen environment then we would love to hear from you!

Key Areas

• Preparing and presenting high-quality dishes within designated sections
• Supervising and mentoring junior kitchen staff to uphold standards
• Managing section prep and ensuring smooth service delivery
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with supply ordering
• Maintaining strict food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
• Collaborating with senior chefs on menu development and improvements

Job Purpose

The Senior Chef de Partie plays a key role in delivering exceptional food quality and service within the kitchen brigade. This position is responsible for running a section during service, ensuring efficient preparation, and maintaining the highest culinary standards. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, the Senior Chef de Partie supports menu innovation, supervises junior staff, and ensures that all operations run smoothly and consistently. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for culinary excellence.

Role Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Service

• Cook and present high-quality dishes during service in line with company standards
• Oversee section prep to meet booking and service requirements
• Maintain consistency and excellence in every dish leaving the kitchen

Supervision & Training

• Supervise junior chefs, ensuring adherence to kitchen standards and procedures
• Mentor and train team members, promoting growth and development within the brigade
• Foster a positive, supportive, and professional working environment

Quality Control & Compliance

• Monitor and uphold food hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards at all times
• Ensure all dishes comply with company policies and health & safety requirements
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in food presentation and taste

Stock & Inventory Management

• Conduct regular stock checks and monitor section inventory
• Assist with supply ordering and ensure efficient use of ingredients
• Minimise waste through proper stock rotation and portion control
• Work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef on new dish development and menu refinement
• Provide input on seasonal specials and creative improvements
• Ensure seamless communication across all kitchen sections

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 3 - 4 years’ experience at Chef de Partie level, ideally within a high-volume or premium kitchen
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a calm, consistent approach
• Trustworthy, reliable, and adaptable under pressure
• Excellent people skills with the ability to mentor and support junior chefs
• Strong initiative, multitasking ability, and time management skills
• Desire to progress within a professional kitchen environment
• Versatile, eager to learn, and passionate about culinary development
• Global discounted staff room rates across the group
• Complimentary bus service to and from the hotel
• Subsidized after-hours taxi service
• 50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group
• Accrued Annual Leave with Service
• Friends and Family discount
• Continual training and development
• Career progression within the Group
• Gratuities *
• Meals on shift
• Bike to work scheme
• Refer a friend schemeWellness at work events and access to wellness platform
• Employment Assistance Programme
• Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc
• Service recognition
• Regular funfilled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group

*Applicable to certain positions

Dean Group owns and operates a number of hotel across Ireland, in certain instances we may feel your skills and experience may suit another role we have available. By submitting your application, you are permitting Dean Group to contact you for other opportunities within the Group