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Senior Chef de Partie

Honestly Farm Kitchen

Honestly Farm Kitchen is a busy farm-to-plate restaurant, organic burger grill, café and farm shop — home to Ireland’s only organic drive-thru. We cook with produce from our own organic farm, Drumanilra Organic Farm, alongside ingredients from like-minded local producers.

We’re now seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Carrick-on-Shannon.

The Role

This is a hands-on, senior CDP role in a fast-paced kitchen producing simple, great-tasting food with high-quality ingredients. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and wider team to deliver our menu consistently and to standard.

Full-time and part-time roles available
21–40 hours per week, over 4–5 days (Monday–Sunday)

Restaurant specialises in Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch & early Evening dining. We are open 7 days a week. We close at 7pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook and present dishes in line with SOPs and recipes
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
  • Manage prep lists, portion control and waste to protect margins
  • Ensure cleaning schedules and food safety standards are consistently met
  • Maintain HACCP records using our Kelsius system
  • Assist with stock control and ordering
  • Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement
  • Support and work collaboratively with junior kitchen team members

About You

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a chef in a busy kitchen
  • A recognised food-related qualification
  • Strong organisational skills and calm under pressure
  • A team player with clear communication skills
  • A genuine interest in sustainable, seasonal food and good cooking

Pay & Benefits

  • €16-€18 per hour, depending on experience
  • Statutory sick pay, annual leave & public holiday pay
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Laya Healthcare)
  • Bike to Work scheme
  • Staff meals
  • 10% staff discount for you and accompanying family
  • Certified statutory training (Food Safety, Manual Handling, Fire Safety)
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Paid volunteer day after 1 year’s service

Learn more about working with us:
https://honestlykitchen.ie/wor... Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €16.00-€18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • Chef: 3 years (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person