Job Description
Cashel Palace Hotel, a five-star boutique property with one Michelin Star and two Michelin Keys, is seeking an experienced Chef Tournant to join our kitchen brigade.
The Role
The Chef Tournant is a Sous Chef-level position, rotating across all kitchen sections to maintain consistent standards and providing senior cover across the brigade. The role carries full supervisory and service-leadership responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Rotate across all kitchens and sections, running each to full-service standard
- Take charge of sections independently, managing mise en place, timing, and output under pressure
- Supervise and direct Chefs de Partie and commis chefs during service
- Uphold food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards across all areas
- Lead training and development of junior chefs
- Liaise directly with the Head Chef and other Sous Chefs on standards, ordering, and service flow
- Deputise for the Head Chef as required
Requirements
- Established Sous Chef experience, ideally in a high-end or Michelin-starred kitchen
- Demonstrated ability to run multiple sections independently to a consistent, high standard
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven experience managing kitchen staff
- Solid grounding in food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly across sections
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
- Right to work in Ireland
Additional Information
Great employee benefits as part of the overall package.
- Sick pay
- Employee discount
- Bike to work scheme
- Wellness program
- Food allowance
- Company events