About this role
CHEF DE PARTIE — 24-MONTH
CONTRACT
Employer: Keogh’s Location: Keogh’s, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway, Ireland, H71 PX25 Start: March/April 2027 Contract: Full-time, 24-month fixed-term Vacancies: 1 Salary: From €36,750 gross per annum, negotiable depending on experience Hours: 39 guaranteed paid hours per week throughout the contract Career level: Professional Remote working: No Sector: Accommodation and food service activities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join Keogh’s in Ballyconneely, Connemara, on Ireland’s west coast. Manage an allocated kitchen section under the Head Chef, maintaining food quality, presentation and efficient service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organise daily mise en place according to menus, bookings and service requirements.
- Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, portions and standards.
- Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues.
- Contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and menus when requested.
- Follow HACCP, food hygiene and allergen procedures.
- Maintain temperature checks, safe storage, labelling, date coding and stock rotation.
- Check deliveries, monitor stock and report shortages or quality concerns.
- Control portions and minimise food waste.
- Maintain clean, safe workstations, equipment and storage areas.
- Support junior colleagues and complete kitchen opening and closing duties.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum five years’ relevant professional chef experience, supported by verifiable employment references.
- Restaurant, hotel or comparable professional kitchen experience.
- Ability to manage a section during busy service.
- Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and allergen controls.
- English sufficient for service communication, instructions and safety procedures.
- Strong organisation, reliability, teamwork and attention to detail.
- Availability for the full 24-month contract.
Culinary qualifications, previous CDP experience and seafood preparation experience are desirable. ACCOMMODATION Low-cost accommodation is available on site for the full 24-month contract, within walking distance of work, with no commuting transport costs. Accommodation is paid through agreed weekly salary deductions, itemised on payslips. The charge, facilities and any utility costs will be explained in writing before acceptance. Charges are separate from basic gross salary.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Contracted salary and guaranteed paid hours are maintained throughout employment. Basic salary excludes accommodation, tips, bonuses, overtime and allowances. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Statutory leave, breaks, rest periods and Sunday compensation apply. Additional-hours arrangements and exact contract dates will be specified in writing. Employment is exclusively at the location above.
APPLY
Apply through the advertising platform with your CV, employment dates, qualifications and availability for March/April 2027. Verifiable references are required.