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Ballyrafter House is looking for a Chef / Kitchen Staff to join our team in Lismore, Co. Waterford

Why work for us?

• You'll be joining a newly launching café, restaurant, and bar just opened, with the opportunity to help shape our new food offering.
• Work in a beautiful 10-bedroom country house B&B nestled on a 15-acre farm with rolling green gardens and views of the Knockmealdowns.
• Be part of a warm, welcoming team focused on providing a "stay with soul" and meaningful moments for our guests.
• Work with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients to deliver a comforting, classic menu.
• Be involved with our garden where we grow herbs & vegetables for our farm to table project.
• Be involved in diverse food services — from our daily B&B breakfast to our new Thursday–Sunday lunch/dinner service, Sunday roasts, weddings, and private events.

Responsible for:

• Preparing and executing our daily breakfast service to a high standard, including the Full Bally Breakfast, homemade porridge, and vegan options.
• Delivering our new lunch and dinner menu featuring classics like the Ballyrafter House Burger, Fish & Chips, Steaks, and our signature Sunday Roast.
• Managing the breakfast rush efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Maintaining high standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance across all services.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable health codes and regulations (HACCP).
• Establishing and following maintenance and cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Assisting with food preparation for special events, weddings, and private house hires.

Requirements:

• Strong breakfast skills are essential: You must be confident running a busy breakfast service, cooking eggs to order, and managing a hot grill.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and practices, particularly with classic Irish and country house fare.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment, managing both breakfast and evening services.
• Understanding of health and sanitation laws; HACCP level 1 and 2 valid.
• Excellent knife-handling skills and ability to work clean and tidy.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic — we value these over years of experience.
• Flexibility to work with different menus and event settings (from casual dining to weddings).
• Have 2 work references we can check.

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time available

Salary: €17.00 – €20.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Meals on duty
• Beautiful countryside working environment
• Opportunity for growth as we launch our new restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift (Breakfast service 07:30 – 10:30)
• Evening shift (Lunch/Dinner service 12:00 – 21:00, Thursday to Sunday)
• Weekend availability required

Work Location: In person — Ballyrafter House, Lismore, Co. Waterford

To apply, contact: info@ballyrafter.com

Pay: €17.00-€20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person