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Chef de Partie
Join Our Award-Winning Culinary Team as a Chef de partie
Our historic estate offers a unique guest experience, renowned for warm hospitality, award-winning cuisine, and a true sense of escapism.At Conor’s Bar, we serve hearty, comforting dishes made with the best local ingredients, celebrating the spirit of Irish hospitality in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
About the role
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Chef de Partie to join our passionate kitchen team at Conor’s Bar. The ideal candidate will be creative, reliable, and committed to delivering memorable, high-quality food experiences to our guests.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and present high-quality dishes in your section, maintaining consistency and excellence.
Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in creating menus that reflect our commitment to fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce.
Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and health & safety standards across the kitchen at all times.
Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
Ensure efficient stock rotation and minimal waste, in line with kitchen procedures.
Bring creativity, energy, and professionalism to the kitchen every day.
Requirements:
1+ years' experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Commis Chef ready to step up.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment.
Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
Passion for food, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously improve and innovate.
Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Benefits for Successful Candidates:
-Recently Voted a Best Workplaces in Ireland for the second year
-Engaging company events fostering team camaraderie and creativity.
- Attractive employee discount, making our culinary offerings even more tempting.
- Meals on duty
- Wellness program to promote your physical and mental well-being.
If you are ready to contribute your culinary talents to our award-winning team and embark on a journey of excellence, we invite you to apply. Be a part of our culinary success story and grow with us. Your passion for food and dedication to quality are the ingredients we need to continue creating remarkable dining experiences. Apply now to seize this opportunity!
Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers. All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.
Castle Leslie Estate
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last four years.

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.

Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work. One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
A diversity program
Free parking
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Event tickets
Preferential room rates
Family and friends rates
Discount on meals purchased
Discount on spa treatments or products
Discount in gift shop
Long service recognition
Free meals during shifts
Free parking or Discounted parking
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Company employee App
Chef de Partie
Castle Leslie Estate is set on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes. It is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. Since the 1660s the distinguished and somewhat individual Leslie family have lived on the Estate.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team.
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work® for the last four years.



