Senior Chef de Partie

Dalata Hotel Group; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 employee/room rate on Dalata owned

30% off Friends & Family rate

Extra AL days (up to 5)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Transport schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff activities & charity events

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in Portlaoise is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to assist in running the kitchen at Maldron Hotel Portlaoise. You will support Head Chef and Sous Chef, monitor food quality, safety, and HACCP, and help maintain high standards in a busy hotel kitchen.

The role is full-time, permanent, 39 hours per week, with a competitive salary and Dalata Academy opportunities. Applicants should have hotel kitchen experience, a passion for great food, teamwork, and ability to work under

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working within hotels or in a similar role.
• Have a passion for and genuine interest in food.
• Have a mature and pleasant manner for dealing with customers and team members.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Have good knowledge of HACCP procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef with the overall running of the kitchen.
• Take direction from department managers and assist in the monitoring of food quality and hygiene standards.
• Follow the talented Head chef's example of excellence and efficiency.
• Adhere to HACCP regulations at all times.
• Support your fellow kitchen staff in observing appropriate systems of hygiene during food preparation and storage.

Job description

Job Ref: DAL5780
Branch: Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Location: Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39
Posted date: 20/08/2026
Closing date: 20/09/2026
Senior Chef De Partie

Benefits

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way. We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 extra days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events

Your Job

Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chef with the overall running of the kitchen. Take direction from department managers and assist in the monitoring of food quality and hygiene standards. Follow the talented Head chef's example of excellence and efficiency. Adhere to HACCP regulations at all times. Support your fellow kitchen staff in observing appropriate systems of hygiene during food preparation and storage.

What You'll Need

• Have previous experience working within hotels or in a similar role.
• Have a passion for and genuine interest in food.
• Have a mature and pleasant manner for dealing with customers and team members.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Have good knowledge of HACCP procedures and regulations.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore if you require any accommodations with this application process, please contact the Hiring manager or HR Manager for this hotel (insert field)

Start your next getaway in the heart of Ireland at Maldron Hotel Portlaoise Situated in the heart of Ireland, just off exit 17 on the M7 motorway, only 45-minutes from Dublin and an hour from Cork, it's your epic basecamp to experience more near and far. Ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and so much more all await when you take your first step.