About this role
CHEF DE PARTIE — SIX-MONTH CONTRACT Employer: The Derrynane Coast Hotel Location: Glanbeg, Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland, V93 HC59 Start: March/April 2027 Contract: Full-time, six-month fixed-term Vacancies: 1 Pay: From €18.50 gross per hour, negotiable depending on experience (€37,518 annual equivalent), paid for the six-month employment period Hours: 39 guaranteed paid hours per week Career level: Professional Remote working: No Sector: Accommodation and food service activities ABOUT THE HOTEL The Derrynane Coast Hotel is on the Ring of Kerry in Caherdaniel, beside O’Carroll’s Cove Beach and close to Derrynane’s beaches. Its bar, restaurant and sun terrace offer dining overlooking the Atlantic coastline.
THE ROLE
Manage an allocated kitchen section under the Head Chef, maintaining consistent 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 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 and maintain standards 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 six-month contract.
Culinary qualifications, previous CDP experience and seafood preparation experience are desirable. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Basic pay 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. LIVING IN CAHERDANIEL Enjoy a coastal community on the Ring of Kerry, close to beaches, countryside and walking routes, while developing professional hotel kitchen experience.
APPLY
Apply through the advertising platform with your CV, employment dates, qualifications and availability for March/April 2027. Verifiable references are required.