Chef de Partie

About Avoca

Avoca operates thirteen sites across Ireland and combines a long-standing heritage with a forward-looking approach. The business is known for its retail stores, award-winning cafés, restaurants, and food markets featuring artisanal ingredients from Ireland and around the world.

Role Overview

The Chef de Partie at Mount Usher is responsible for preparing food, dishes, and recipes to Avoca’s standards of quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest levels of food hygiene, service, and presentation in line with HACCP and health and safety requirements.
• Support menu development and costing so that budgeted gross profit targets are met and waste is minimised.
• Help place food orders according to company purchasing rules, using only approved suppliers.
• Ensure assigned food safety and quality records are completed every day across the kitchen and associated areas.
• Support and guide the team to deliver top-quality food service for clients.
• Work with the Head Chef to check, inspect, and sign off all food deliveries so only premium produce is accepted.
• Make sure food is presented creatively and that temperatures are logged on the correct charts.
• Assist with stock counts when needed.
• Review the kitchen hazard register weekly with the Head Chef.
• Maintain strong communication and positive working relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues.

Requirements

• A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• One to two years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP documentation.
• Experience supporting menu planning.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong personal hygiene standards.
• Professional and courteous behaviour.
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time.
• Clear communication skills for dealing with staff and customers at all levels.
• Ability to follow and communicate instructions accurately, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Pension scheme.
• Daytime working hours only.
• No split shifts.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Complimentary and concession staff meals.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Health and wellness programmes.

Additional Information

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.