Chef de Partie

Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group Central Dublin

Location: Central Dublin (venue to be confirmed within the Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group portfolio)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: Sous Chef / Head Chef

About Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group operates a portfolio of restaurants across Dublin, built on a reputation for precise, seasonal, produce-led cooking and consistently high standards of execution. We are looking for a skilled and driven Chef de Partie to join one of our Central Dublin kitchens.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take full responsibility for a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked, and presented to the Group's exacting standards during every service. You'll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain consistency, pace, and quality across the pass, while contributing to a positive and disciplined kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities

Run an assigned section (e.g. larder, sauce, fish, pastry, grill) independently during service, ensuring all dishes meet the Group's standards for taste, presentation, and consistency

Carry out mise en place preparation to a high standard ahead of each service

Follow recipes, portion specifications, and plating guides precisely

Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in line with HACCP and Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) requirements

Monitor stock levels within your section and communicate ordering needs to the Sous Chef

Minimise waste through careful preparation, storage, and stock rotation

Support the training and supervision of Commis Chefs and kitchen porters working within your section

Assist with new menu development, dish testing, and costing as required

Ensure all equipment within your section is used correctly, cleaned, and maintained

Communicate effectively and calmly with the wider kitchen and front-of-house team during service

Cover other sections as needed to support the smooth running of the kitchen

Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up, ideally in a fast-paced, quality-focused restaurant

A relevant culinary qualification is desirable but not essential

Solid understanding of classical and modern cooking techniques

Proven ability to work cleanly, quickly, and accurately under pressure

Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

A genuine passion for food, seasonality, and produce

A team-first attitude with strong communication skills

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by the restaurant rota

Eligibility to work in Ireland

What We Offer

Competitive salary, reflective of experience

Opportunities for progression within a growing restaurant group

Staff meals on shift

Staff discount across Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group venues

A structured, well-run kitchen environment with genuine training and development

The chance to work alongside experienced chefs in a group known for its standards

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience to [insert recruitment email/contact].

Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group is an equal opportunities employer.