Chef De Partie - RDS Dublin

For nearly 200 years, the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has stood as a cornerstone of Irish cultural, agricultural, and social life. Founded in 1731 to promote agriculture, arts, industry, and science, the RDS has grown from a learned society into one of Ireland’s most iconic live-events destinations — hosting everything from major exhibitions and concerts to sporting moments and international conventions.

As the hospitality partner at this storied venue, Levy brings world-class food, service, and event experiences to every occasion. Working with us at the RDS means being part of a passionate, dynamic team that thrives in a live environment and helps shape unforgettable moments for tens of thousands of visitors each year.

The Role

At Levy, we’re all about elevating the everyday and creating unforgettable food experiences. As a Chef de Partie at the RDS, you’ll be a vital part of a high-performing culinary team delivering outstanding food across world-class conferences, exhibitions, banquets and events. You’ll take ownership of your section, lead by example in the kitchen, and help deliver food that matches the scale, pace and prestige of one of Ireland’s most iconic venues.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Kitchen & Food Delivery
  • Running your section day-to-day, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
  • Preparing and delivering food for conferences, banquets, exhibitions and VIP hospitality.
  • Supporting service during large-scale, fast-paced events while maintaining attention to detail.
• Teamwork & Leadership
  • Working closely with Sous Chefs and Head Chefs to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Supporting, guiding and mentoring Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.
  • Being a positive role model and contributing to a strong, inclusive kitchen culture.
• Food Safety & Compliance
  • Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards at all times.
  • Following HACCP procedures, including correct storage, labelling and stock rotation.
  • Reporting any equipment or maintenance issues promptly.
• Stock & Efficiency
  • Assisting with stock control, ordering and waste reduction.
  • Using ingredients efficiently while protecting quality and consistency.

Who We’re Looking For

• Essential
  • Experience as a Chef de Partie, or a confident Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up.
  • Background in a high-volume kitchen, ideally events, banqueting or hospitality.
  • Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen best practice.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
• Desirable
  • Experience in conference, banqueting or large-scale event catering.
  • Relevant culinary qualifications.
  • A genuine passion for food and continuous improvement.

Why Join Levy at the RDS?

• Be part of a global, award-winning hospitality brand.
• Work at one of Ireland’s most prestigious event venues.
• Access to training, development and progression opportunities.
• A supportive culture that values creativity, teamwork and ambition.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!