Chef de Partie

Join Our Team as a Chef de Partie! We are looking for a reliable person to join our kitchen team as a Chef de Partie.

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Quality Employer Certification by the Irish Hotels Federation!

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to operating as a Quality Employer and supporting the growth and development of our people.

Chef de Partie Responsibilities:

• To arrive to work in time and in full uniform.
• To adhere to all HACCP regulations regarding uniform, personal hygiene, food preparation, production, service and storage.
• To carry out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labelling/dating and storage.
• To work with the head chef in menu planning and participate in the development of daily specials and new menu items.
• To support the Head Chef with the implementation of stock controls, the importance of good stock management, and how this enables the kitchen to meet gross profit.
• To ensure that dishes are prepared to the correct recipe and to the highest standard.
• To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions and proper rotation is adhered while in refrigeration.
• To minimize food waste and ensuring that any food waste is disposed of correctly.
• To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Head Chef.
• To ensure all dishes are served with correct garnish, portion size.
• To ensure that your section is kept clean and tidy at all times with a full clean down of the section after service at the end of a shift.
• To observe all Health and Safety rules and to ensure that safety of yourself, guests and work colleagues Liaise with Head Chef and Sous Chef for daily briefings and support the running of the kitchen on senior chef's days off. Organise your station for a busy service and deliver a consistent quality product at speed.
• To attend meetings and training as requested.
• To carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a hotel.
• HACCP trained and hygiene-focused.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Team player, flexible with shifts, and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive weekly pay structure.
• Company funded educational programmes
• Shape your career path with us! Opportunity for internal career growth, progression & promotion with the GN Group nationwide.
• Advanced online training programs through our E-learning personal development platform
• Access to GN Employee Assistance & Digital Wellbeing Program offering comprehensive support for your mental and physical health.
• Recruitment bonus through our GN refer a friend scheme
• Excellent Employee Recognition Programme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days
• Employee Social Events to celebrate our team's success together
• Industry leading complimentary meals on duty and barista style coffee
• Attractive 20% Employee discount on bar & restaurant food
• Favourable Friends and Family discounted best available rates in our GN Hotels nationwide.
• Complimentary Gym & Pool Membership: Stay fit and healthy with free access, plus a discounted rate for a family member.
• Save money and be healthy with our Bike to work scheme
• Xmas savings club
• On site free parking

Great National Hotel Ballykisteen is an equal opportunities employer.