Sous Chef

Byrne Hotel Group is looking for a Sous Chef who will work with the kitchen team aiding in food preparation and food service for a busy hotel.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen. You will have a strong understanding of fresh ingredients and the importance of a positive guest dining experience as well as be flexible to the changing needs of a business.

A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with your experience.

Summary of key activities

• To be able to stand over the quality of every plate of food leaving the kitchen.
• To lead a kitchen and be passionate about training junior members of team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation meet our high standards.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes with precision and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas to menu planning and bring creativity to daily specials.
• Train, mentor, and lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver excellence in every dish.
• Ensure kitchen is kept to a high level of cleanliness
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen while coordinating with the front of house team and Head Chef
• Enforcement of health and safety standards within the kitchen
• Co-responsibility for maintaining agreed labour & food costs
• Menu planning & execution with the Head Chef
• Constant upkeep of HACCP within kitchen
• Purchasing & stock control

Experience and skills

• Proven experience as a Sous chef in a reputable hotel or restaurant.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• The capacity to train and mentor junior team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in a kitchen setting.

Ideal Applicant

• Positive can do attitude
• Flexible
• Able to prioritize what needs to be done
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Culinary arts training

The company

The Byrne Hotel Group is a unique collection of family owned hotels and guests houses in Galway, Dublin and the UK offering Irish Hospitality at its best. When you join the Byrne hotel group you join a dedicated team who have a strong focus on providing an exceptional guest experience. We are committed to providing training and support for our employees while fostering a culture of professional excellence. The Byrne Hotel Group offer our employees the opportunity to develop their talent and grow their career through opportunities across the group. We pride ourselves on building strong teams and a supportive working environment for our employees.

Byrne Hotel Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Food allowance