Chef De Partie | The Europe Hotel and Resort
The Europe Hotel situated in the heart of Killarney, is regarded as one of the most luxurious Killarney Hotels and is ranked as one of the top 5 Star hotels in Ireland. We are currently recruiting for a Chef De Partie position who will attain a position within our Kitchen department. This position involves co-operating with staff in the restaurant and kitchen.
Duties:
- Supervising staff and maintain high levels of food preparation
- Maintaining an excellent Guest and Member experience
- Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues at all times
- Staff supervision
- Motivate staff when necessary
- Involved in the food cost controls
- Be aware of all food preparation standards and ensure that they are met
- Ensure that food which is prepared and presented, is of high quality
- Organizing stock rotation in the section with regard to mise-en-place production and its service.
- Able to control wastage
- Responsible for completing the day’s mise en place within the allocated time
- Ensure food is of a good quality and stored correctly, labelled & dated
- Contribute to improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
- Involved in the assisting of other departments wherever necessary
- Aid the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the training of all staff
- Maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are reported
- It is imperative that the working station is kept clean and tidy
- Be considerate with regards to the environment regulations
- Fulfilling HACCP Requirements on a very high Standard
- Reporting to Sous Chef/Head Chef/ Executive Chef
- Attending all scheduled trainings in regards to the job/hotel requirements
- Able to lead a team.
- Delegating tasks to Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs and checking that they are carried out in the correct manner.
- Menu planning and design
- Writing daily dry store requisitions and understanding what levels of stock are required to meet the needs of the hotel.
- Having the ability to transfers foods and organize various kitchens for functions and banquettes to standard outlined by the Executive Chef / Head Chef
- Ensure that all deliveries are stored correctly
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie
- A relevant trade commercial cookery qualification
- Coaching skills
- Ensure that motivation is maximized throughout the department
- Excellent communication skills
- NVQ Level 3
- Achieved advanced Food Hygiene Certificate- Level 1 & 2
- Experience in leadership/supervisory roles is desirable
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure
- Creative approach to food preparation and presentation
- Ability to work on own or in teams
- Fluency of the English language, both verbal and written, is essential
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty
- Pension Schemes
- Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Training
- Tax saving Schemes
- Employee Social Events
- Complimentary laundry of company provided uniforms
- On-site state of the art Staff Accommodation – subject to availability
*Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who have independently obtained the legal right to work in Ireland for this position. Proof of eligibility to work in Ireland may be required upon application.