About Coffeeangel
Coffeeangel believes in the special in specialty coffee. That applies to every part of the experience: the care in each cup, the warmth of our service, the way our teams work together, and the attitude we bring to every shift.
We are an independent specialty coffee business built on strong systems, consistent quality, and genuine hospitality. Our people are craftspeople and hosts, not just staff behind a counter.
The Role
As a Chef de Partie at Coffeeangel, you will lead one production area in our Ballymun central kitchen –baking, sandwich prep, or hot food – taking ownership of quality, organisation, and output to meet our 05:00 breakfast deadline for our Dublin cafés and catering customers.
This is an early morning role with shifts starting between 01:00–03:00 (plus some afternoon/evening flexibility). This is a full-time position.
You'll work independently, manage your section, train junior chefs, and work closely with the Head Chef and Kitchen Supervisor to keep standards high, service smooth, and the kitchen safe, clean, and well organised.
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate: €16.75 - €17.15
- Free on-shift food and coffee.
- Paid birthday day off after successful completion of probation.
- Pension auto-enrolment with 1.5% employer contribution.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Full statutory entitlements: annual leave, public holidays, and sick pay in line with Irish law.
- Consistent hours with rotas shared in advance
What you’ll do
- Own your section – baking, sandwich prep, hot food, or batch production
- Prepare mise en place, organize your area to meet the daily 05:00 breakfast deadline, and produce items to exact Coffeeangel standards – ensuring consistency across our coffee shops and catering portal
- Quality control: Check every product before it leaves your section and maintain HACCP/ food safety compliance
- Train and supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters on your section
- Monitor stock levels for your area and communicate shortages to the Kitchen Supervisor
- Support other kitchen sections when needed and occasionally assist with café deliveries
What you’ll bring
Essential
- 12–24 months professional production kitchen or high-volume kitchen experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef (restaurant, hotel, central kitchen, or food production facility)
- Solid understanding of core cooking techniques, food safety and HACCP, with strong attention to detail and consistency.
- Ability to run a section independently, stay organized, and maintain standards during busy services.
- Reliable transport to reach Ballymun for early morning shifts
- Comfortable using online systems for ordering, HACCP logging, and stock management.
- Flexible and reliable – able to work weekends and adapt to kitchen scheduling needs.
- Good spoken English and the legal right to work in Ireland.
Nice to have
- Previous production or central kitchen experience.
- Culinary qualification or formal chef training.
- Specialist skills in baking, pastry, or batch cooking.
- Driving licence (helpful for occasional café deliveries).
Progression & Growth
- Clear kitchen career path: Chef de Partie → Kitchen Supervisor → Executive Chef.
- Defined rate ranges at each step.
- Progression depends on quality, consistency, ability to train others, reliability, and leadership – not just time served.
Working conditions
- Fast-paced kitchen environment with mostly standing work and peak busy times.
- Shifts: Early morning (01:00–03:00 starts) or afternoon/evening, flexible based on needs.
- Kitchen hours: 01:00–20:00. Team size: Usually 3 people early morning, 3–4 in afternoon/evening.
- Pace: Brisk but well organised.
- Must meet 05:00 breakfast deadline daily.
Ready to lead your section and grow with Coffeeangel?
Click 'Apply' now to submit your CV. We review applications on a rolling basis and contact shortlisted candidates within 5 working days to arrange an interview at our Ballymun kitchen.
