Tulfarris Hotel appointments James Devers as Executive Head Chef

Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort appointments James Devers as Executive Head Chef

Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef James Devers as Executive Head Chef. Bringing over 20 years of domestic and international culinary experience to the kitchen of Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, James is set to elevate the resort’s dining offerings with a refined focus on offering a modern menu using premium Irish produce.

James began his culinary journey at the age of 16, learning all aspects of kitchen operations before advancing to study Culinary Arts at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (now ATU), where he won numerous awards including a silver medal for Student Chef of the Year. His passion and talent propelled him to his first Head Chef role in his early twenties.

Since then, James has accumulated nearly a decade of experience working in luxury hotels in Ireland and internationally, including the Ice House Hotel, Farnham Estate, and Castle Leslie Estate, where he honed his skills as both Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef.

Chef James Devers has ambitions to elevate the culinary offering at The Fairways Restaurant and The Brasserie. Favouring modernist and innovative cooking techniques, Chef James will use the best local and Irish produce in season in his menus.