Junior Sous Chef

2 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel Full time

We are looking for a reliable person to join our kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Head Chef to ensure consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service across all outlets. You'll be involved in menu planning, staff training, HACCP compliance, and maintaining excellent kitchen organisation. In the Head Chef's absence, you will take the lead, ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen and exceeding guest expectations.

We are proudly certified as a Great Place to Work since November 2022 for the third year running and are certified as an Excellent Employer for 2025 as part of Failte Ireland's Employer Excellence Programme. We offer

structured programs for growth and career advancement as we consider our employees to be our greatest asset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
  • Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet our standards.
  • Maintain strict compliance with HACCP and food safety procedures.
  • Train, guide, and motivate the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
  • Monitor portion control, stock rotation, and cost management to achieve budgeted GP.
  • Lead by example in personal presentation, professionalism, and guest focus.
  • Oversee mise en place, ordering, and kitchen organisation.
  • To attend meetings and training as requested.
  • To carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, preferably in a hotel.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a busy kitchen environment.
  • Excellent culinary skills and creativity with a strong eye for detail.
  • Knowledge of HACCP and a passion for maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Professional appearance and positive attitude.
  • Has full permission or hold a valid visa to work in the EU.

What we can offer you:
  • Attractive weekly pay structure.
  • Company funded educational programmes
  • Shape your career path with us Opportunity for internal career growth, progression & promotion with the GN Group nationwide.
  • Advanced online training programs through our E-learning personal development platform
  • Access to GN Employee Assistance & Digital Wellbeing Program offering comprehensive support for your mental and physical health.
  • Recruitment bonus through our GN refer a friend scheme
  • Excellent Employee Recognition Programme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days
  • Employee Social Events to celebrate our team's success together
  • Industry leading complimentary meals on duty and barista style coffee
  • Attractive 20% Employee discount on bar & restaurant food
  • Favourable Friends and Family discounted best available rates in our GN Hotels nationwide.
  • Complimentary Gym & Pool Membership: Stay fit and healthy with free access, plus a discounted rate for a family member.
  • Save money and be healthy with our Bike to work scheme
  • Xmas savings club
  • On site free parking

Great National Hotel Ballykisteen is an equal opportunities employer.
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