Breakfast Chef

The Montenotte, located in the heart of Cork city is an independent, privately-owned urban resort of wonderland of experiences for guests wanting to live luxury life to the full, go and explore your true nature, run wild, celebrate, and escape to the city. Built within a former 18th Century residence of a Merchant Prince, The Montenotte has a rich heritage that has been preserved throughout the years and updated with a contemporary twist, decadent detailing, and a luxurious finish. Offering guests unrivalled views of the city and harbour, The Montenotte strives to continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for guests, to surprise and savour around every corner.

The Montenotte is a proud member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World

We are Certified a Great Place to Work and certified as an Excellent Employer for 2024 as part of Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme. 

Our Values are Passion, Ambition, Integrity, and Courage as we journey towards our Vision of being the Leading, Independent, Urban Resort in Ireland.

Property summary:

• 107 stylish guestrooms and suites and 26 self-catering Residences.
• Landscaped Victorian sunken gardens and Woodlands that overlook the port of Cork and the city.
• Cameo Cinema - our own private in-house 50-seater cinema offering nightly movies complimentary for all guests.
• The Gallery Suite - a private meeting and banqueting suite for up to 60 guests
• Bellevue Spa - a luxurious award-winning spa with six treatment rooms, The Salt Room and offering a range of rejuvenating, holistic and relaxing treatments, with product ranges Grown Alchemist & Dermaviduals.
• Motion Health Club - with a 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and state-of-the-art gym with fitness
• Opening in August 2024, The Montenotte will be opening The Woodland Suite Experience which will epitomize a sense of escape for guests. Nestled within the beauty of the Irish landscape, high above Cork's port, these exclusive suites will enhance a sense of exploration and experience, evoking harmony, and calm. Designed with nature at its very core, each environment will feature an inherent luxury, understated elegance, design sensibility and complete exclusivity, guests will be able to choose from our River Suites and Woodland Suites. 

We are looking for a Breakfast Chef to join our team

Our breakfast team starts at 05:00 and finish at 13:00. You will be working 5 days a week.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the food preparation process
• Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes
• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
• Assisting other Chefs
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotation cleaning stations
• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards
• Basic knowledge of all sections
• Ability to work under supervision of a limited range
• Ability to produce good quality basic food
• Understanding of health and safety
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices
• Good oral communication
• Good level of numeracy Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Our #MPeople are our business

The Montenotte offers a variety on employee benefits, including:

• World class employee changing facilities and a stylish employee restaurant Croi.
• Bespoke Montenotte uniforms for all guest-facing employees.
• Group discount HSF Health Plan.
• Learning & development opportunities.
• Career guidance & coaching.
• Culinary apprenticeships.
• Trainee management development programmes.
• Internships & work placement opportunities.
• Graduate development programmes.
• Employee wellness programmes.
• Trained mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme.
• A free meal in our employee restaurant Croi while on duty.
• Free use of the Motion Health Club with facilities including:
• Free weekly employee exercise class every Thursday morning.
• Access to personal training & fitness assessments.
• 25% discount off food in Panorama.
• 25% discount off spa treatments at Bellevue Spa.
• Access to the cycle to work scheme.
• Access to the travel pass scheme.
• Employee engagement and recognition programmes.
• Referral reward scheme.
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability and health & safety opportunities.
• #MPeople events.
• #MPeople sporting activities.
• #Mpeople community engagement with our local community & our charity partner, Pieta. 

This offer is subject to meeting the requirements for living and working full-time in Ireland.