This job expired on 3rd October 2025
Senior Chef De Partie
The Malone has just rebranded and has undergone an extensive refurbishment of the bar, restaurant, and wider hotel. We have a fantastic opportunity for 2 experienced Senior Chef de Parties to join our growing team at an extremely exciting time! We are a locally owned, boutique four-star* hotel where your personality and originality will have a chance to shine!
The successful candidates will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week.
As Senior Chef de Partie, you will be a key member of our kitchen team, responsible for managing a section and supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering consistently high-quality dishes. You will bring skill, efficiency, and creativity, ensuring each plate meets our exacting standards.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and run an allocated section (e.g., larder, sauce, garnish, pastry) with precision and efficiency.
Prepare, cook, and present dishes in line with the hotel’s menu specifications and standards.
Assist with menu development, suggesting seasonal dishes and improvements.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation.
Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and HACCP procedures.
Train and mentor junior chefs, offering guidance and constructive feedback.
Monitor stock levels, report shortages, and assist with ordering.
Support smooth kitchen operations during service, particularly during busy periods.
Work with the Kitchen and Hotel Management team to ensure Health and Safety policies are adhered to and always implemented.
Company Benefits:
As an award-winning, family-owned hotel, we offer our staff the chance to become “part of the family!” Your employee benefits will include the following:
Competitive salary.
Internal growth and development opportunities.
28 days' holiday for full-time staff.
Departmental incentives.
Discounted friends and family rates.
This job description is not exhaustive; therefore, the job holder may be required, from time to time, to conduct tasks as and when requested by Hotel Management.
Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes, as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early; therefore, please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.
In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a quality kitchen environment.
- Solid understanding of fresh, seasonal cooking and flavour balance.
- Ability to manage a section independently and work calmly under pressure.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A passion for quality and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Fully knowledgeable on Health & Safety, Hygiene, Fire and Security legislation.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- The right to work and live in the UK.
Desired criteria
- Recognised qualification in catering or food management.
The Malone Hotel
The Malone is a veritable secret, a hidden treasure boasting everything you want in a hotel: spacious bedrooms and suites, function rooms for inspirational wedding celebrations or corporate events and the very best of that famous Irish hospitality, every step of your stay. The Guinness is perfectly poured in our Greyhound bar – enjoy with some smoked salmon and wheaten bread or indulge in a meal to remember in the Gallery Restaurant. Here at The Malone, we have generations of experience in welcoming guests. First opened in 1945 as ‘The Bowness’, for the last 30 years, The Malone has been owned and run by two generations of the Macklin family. Relax and unwind with us. A warm Irish welcome to you!
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team. As a family owned hotel, you're not only part of the team, you're part of the family. Our commitment to our people is to deliver a great place to not only work, but thrive. Relationships are important to us, those we have with our guests and with one another. The Malone inspires its teams to live by the company's core values; - Treat people really well - Openness, trust and understanding - The highest standards - Perseverance and enjoyment - One step ahead - Flexibility Internal development and progression is key to our success, having been in business for 30 years.
Our benefits
We believe everyone has the right to grow and develop and we actively encourage those who want to make a career in hospitality, with internal and external training. Employees have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits whilst working at The Malone Hotel.