Senior Sous Chef

Role Overview

A renowned coastal restaurant in Ireland is seeking a highly motivated Senior Sous Chef to lead and inspire its kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef to bring leadership, creativity, and excellence to a high-quality kitchen while working with fresh, local ingredients

Key Responsibilities

✔ Kitchen Leadership: Assist the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations, maintaining high culinary standards.
✔ Team Management & Training: Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, ensuring efficiency and growth.
✔ Culinary Execution: Oversee the preparation, cooking, and plating of all dishes, ensuring consistency and quality.
✔ Menu Development: Contribute to menu innovation, creating new dishes and daily specials.
✔ Stock & Inventory Management: Manage stock control, ordering, and ingredient storage for efficiency.
✔ Hygiene & Safety: Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
✔ Operational Leadership: Take charge of kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
✔ Service Coordination: Work closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Who We’re Looking For
✔ Experience: Extensive experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen.
✔ Leadership & Team Management: Ability to train, mentor, and inspire a team of chefs.
✔ Culinary Expertise: Strong cooking techniques, food preparation, and plating skills.
✔ Creativity & Innovation: Passion for menu development and new dish creation.
✔ Efficiency & Multitasking: Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced kitchen.
✔ Passion for Excellence: Commitment to delivering outstanding food and dining experiences.
✔ Flexibility: Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Accommodation Options
Affordable on-site accommodation tailored to individual needs:
✔ Single Room (Shared Bathroom): €70 per month (utilities not included)
✔ Single Room (En-Suite Bathroom): €100 per month (utilities not included)
✔ Twin Room (Shared Bathroom): €90 per month (€45 per person)
✔ Twin Room (En-Suite Bathroom): €120 per month (€60 per person)

What We Offer
✅ Competitive Pay: €20.00 per hour (gross hourly rate, based on experience)
✅ Low-Cost Accommodation: Affordable housing options close to work
✅ Scenic Work Location: Work in one of Ireland’s most breathtaking coastal areas
✅ Supportive Team Environment: Join a friendly and professional kitchen team
✅ Career Growth: Gain valuable culinary industry experience with opportunities for advancement

Why Join Us?
🏡 Live & Work in Paradise: Experience a vibrant work setting along the Wild Atlantic Way.
🍽️ Work with Fresh Ingredients: Be part of a kitchen that values high-quality, locally sourced produce.
🚀 Advance Your Culinary Career: Join a team that supports skill development and career growth.

Apply Now!
If you’re an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking for an exciting career opportunity in a stunning coastal location, we’d love to hear from you!