Chef de Partie - with Staff Accommodation, Letterkenny

Job Description Location:

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As a Chef de Partie at An Chuirt Hotel, you will play a key role in the preparation and execution of our menu offerings. You will oversee a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation. Working closely with our Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will contribute to menu development, maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards, and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Staff Accommodation is provided for the right candidate.

About The Role

Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section

Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes

Preparing meat and fish

Assisting with the management of health and safety

Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices

Managing and training any Commis Chefs

Monitoring portion and waste control

Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards

Skills Needed Hospitality

About The Company The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family-run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal. Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state of the art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards. In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre and extensive conference&banqueting facilities the hotel is one of the largest in the region. In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedores 66 bedrooms&a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as it's backdrop.

Company Culture At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well-being, safety and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests. WELL-BEING We believe the role we can play in our employees well-being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers. EQUALITY We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. We are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.

Required Criteria

Previous Experience Gained at a Similar Level within a High Quality Catering Operation

NVQ Level 2 or the Equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking

Recognised Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Flexibility to Work Various Shifts including Evenings and Weekends when Required

Closing Date Saturday 30th May, 2026

Contract Type Fulltime

Salary Based on Experience

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