Breakfast Chef

Role overview

Dalata Hotel Group is looking for a Breakfast Chef to join its kitchen team in Galway. This full-time, on-site role is suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality setting and wants to grow through structured learning and internal career progression.

What the company offers

• Access to Dalata Academy learning programmes, courses, and tools designed to build practical skills and support professional growth.
• Exposure to experienced senior colleagues who can guide and mentor you.
• A strong internal promotion culture with opportunities to move up within the group.
• Free staff meals while on duty.
• 50% discount on food and beverage across all properties.
• Employee room rate of €60/£60 at Dalata-owned hotels.
• 30% discount for friends and family.
• Additional annual leave earned at the rate of one extra day per year worked, up to a maximum of 5 extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and transport scheme options.
• Pension access, with local details available from HR.
• Development support through Dalata Academy to help progress your career.
• Staff recognition initiatives, team-building activities, and regular charity events.

Main duties

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Work to the direction of department managers and help monitor food quality and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain the same standards of excellence and efficiency set by the senior kitchen team.
• Follow HACCP rules and procedures consistently.
• Help ensure hygiene systems are followed during food preparation and storage.

Candidate profile

• Prior experience in hotels or a comparable kitchen role.
• Strong interest in food and a genuine enthusiasm for cooking.
• A professional, friendly manner when dealing with guests and colleagues.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Comfortable performing under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP procedures and food safety standards.

About Dalata Hotel Group

Dalata Hotel Group places guest care at the center of its hospitality approach and continues to expand across Ireland, the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, with further growth planned in major UK cities, Dublin, and mainland Europe. The company places significant emphasis on employee development through internal programmes that help people build skills and advance their careers.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Dalata Hotel Group is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, you can indicate this when submitting your application.