We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Chef de Partie to join our growing team here at Kilkea Castle
Kilkea Castle Hotel is a 140-bedroom resort set on 180 acres of landscape, gardens and ancient woodland. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified 2026, recognised among the Best Workplaces in Hospitality 2026, and awarded Best in Class through the IHF Quality Employer Programme
Our team members are the heart of our hotel and the core of our success, and we believe that by creating a positive and supportive environment, we can deliver outstanding service to our guests.
Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through excellent service, integrity while ensuring that every guest feels valued, safe, and at home.
Job Title:
Chef de Partie
Reporting to:
Head Chef
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for production of food items, be familiar with the menu, providing guests with a memorable meal at the fine dining 1180 restaurant and ensuring all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion while ensuring HACCP compliance within the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Sous Chef and/or the Head Chef
- Be knowledgeable of the day’s business
- 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
- Ensure kitchen equipment is in working order and report any maintenance issue to your supervisor
Skills/Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role in a 4 star hotel/ fine dining kitchen preferred
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Valid work permit for a minimum of 12 months is required
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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
Kilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employer
