The Galway Bay Hotel is seeking to recruit a Chef de Partie to join our busy Kitchen team.
Awarded Best Employer in Galway in 2022 by Galway Chamber of Commerce, the Galway Bay Hotel is also delighted to be part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme, and has been certified as A Great Place to Work. As part of the Hodson Bay Group of Hotels, with over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, we are committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.
This is a busy but organised and well-functioning kitchen, and we are looking an individual who consistently demonstrates a passion for the preparation and presentation of excellent food. Applications are invited from an experienced Chef de Partie who thrives in a busy environment. You will be given the opportunity to work in a fast-paced dynamic kitchen where you will gain experience in Banquets, Cafe/Carvery, Bar and Grill. You will receive on-going training with many opportunities to upskill.
Responsibilities:
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Contribute to the production of food items according to menu specifications
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Be aware of and prepared for the business in house every day
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Be familiar with the menu and with any "specials" of the day.
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Ensure all dishes are prepared to agreed standards
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Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen are prepared and presented to agreed standards.
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Avoid unnecessary wastage and follow portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
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Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
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Follow and adhere to HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
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Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to your supervisor
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Manage stock control and place orders.
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Lead and support team members to ensure the kitchen always exceeds guest expectations by consistently producing quality food.
Requirements:
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Previous experience in a busy kitchen
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1-2 years experience at Chef de Partie level
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Willingness to work within a team environment whilst using your initiative
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Fluency in both written and spoken English
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Good ability to handle pressurized situations and busy periods
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Flexible, innovative and adaptable
As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Galway Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee's across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.
Benefits:
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Bike to work scheme
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Company events
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Employee discount
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Food allowance
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On-site gym
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On-site parking
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Wellness programme
