Junior Sous Chef

Job Ref: DAL2891 Branch: Maldron Hotel Cork Location: Maldron Hotel Cork, Cork Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Casual Hours: Part Time Shift pattern: Mid week and Weekends Mornings and Evenings Hours per week: up to 39hours Posted date: 12/09/2025 Closing date: 05/10/2025 Junior Sous Chef Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way.
We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities.
If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group
Reporting to the Head Chef, the sous chef plays a vital role in supporting the operations management of the kitchen, and in the production of excellent food.
Benefits Free employee meals on duty 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels 30% off the Friends & Family rate Extra AL day for every year worked (5 extra days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events What You Will Do Support the kitchen operations for the hotel.
Lead by example in excellent food production.
Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
Support the Head Chef in their duties, occasionally deputise in their role.
Play an important role in the success of our conferences and events offerings.
What You Will Need Experience as a chef in hotels or a similar.
Unrelenting focus on quality.
Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role.
Ability to support the successful operations of the kitchen.
Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
About Us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate.
We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people.
Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.
Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities.
We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.
Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer.
We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team.
However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.
Located right in the heart of it all in Cork city centre, Maldron Hotel Shandon is beautifully set north of the River Lee and North Gate Bridge.
The area is steeped in history, from its medieval churches to its breathtaking architecture.
Make us your epic basecamp to explore, located just a few minutes walk from the main shopping street, Opera Lane, and the city's finest restaurants, bars and attractions such as the famous Shandon Bells.
The area has it all.
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