We are currently recruiting for an additional Full-Time Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team here at Kilkea Castle.

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Kilkea Castle Hotel is a 140-bedroom resort set on 180 acres of landscape, gardens and ancient woodland. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience. We are Great Place to Work 2024 certified and Georgina Campbell’s Four-Star Hotel of the Year 2024.

Our team members are the heart of our hotel and the core of our success, and we believe that by creating a positive and supportive environment, we can deliver outstanding service to our guests.

Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through excellent service, integrity while ensuring that every guest feels valued, safe, and at home.

Job Title:

Breakfast Chef

Reporting to:

Head Chef

Job Description:

• This Job will entail Breakfast shifts, early finishes, 5 days a week over the 7 days.
• To assist the Head Chef in providing leadership for the team with a passion for food and an interest in learning and development.
• To assist in developing the meal experience as one of the main selling features for breakfast meal services at Kilkea Castle.
• To monitor all dishes prepared from the Kitchen and to ensure they conform to agreed standard prior to food service.
• To agree, implement and maintain HACCP Procedures (including Cleaning Schedules) in liaison with the Head Chef
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment, fixtures and fittings are in good working order and to ensure that no item of equipment is mis-used or used by staff not trained to use such equipment
• To ensure that all staff perform their duties in a friendly, efficient and courteous manner to customers and colleagues alike.
• To ensure level of hygiene is of the highest standard throughout the complete kitchen department, including storerooms, fridges, freezers, etc, and compliance by all kitchen staff members to the same.
• To practice a high standard of personal hygiene at all times in terms of grooming and the wearing of proper attire and to ensure, that all staff comply with this standard.
• Have in-depth knowledge of all Health and Safety regulations and how they relate to the hotel.

Skills/Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role in a 4-star hotel preferred
• Valid work permit for a minimum of 12 months is required
• Be talented, creative and have a genuine passion for food
• Punctuality and team player as well as good communication skills
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills as well as ability to work well under pressure
• Friendly, dedicated individual, with attention to detail
• Minimum 12 months valid work permit required
• Please note that this is a casual contract position, and while hours may be available throughout the year, we are unable to guarantee full-time hours on an ongoing basis

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Meals while on duty
• Employee recognition
• Bike to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and PRSA scheme
• Continuous training and development

 Kilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employer.