Boutique Hotel Sous Chef — Menu Innovator & Team Leader

O'Callaghan Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your Birthday as an extra paid day off

Enhanced holidays with service

Rewards programme

Refer a friend - up to €1000 reward

Discounted room stays - friends and f#

Discounted F&B when you are a guest

Progression in four Dublin hotels

Tax saver for travel tickets

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

O'Callaghan Collection in Dublin is seeking a driven Sous Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchens. You will collaborate with the head chef on menu development, supervise kitchen staff, ensure safety standards, and manage inventory to control costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead by example, uphold high quality and presentation, and work flexible shifts across our four Dublin hotels.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hotel/hospitality sous chef experience.
• Completed Hospitality/ Travel/ Tourism qualification at Diploma level.
• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety (HACCP).
• Ability to communicate with employees and set priorities.
• Excellent customer care and presenting skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and manage budgets/forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning and Development: collaborate with head chef to create menus aligned with concept and seasonal ingredients.
• Supervision and Training: oversee kitchen staff and ensure hygiene and safety standards.
• Quality Control: maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ordering and Inventory Management: manage inventory and negotiate with suppliers.
• Kitchen Organization and Workflow: optimize productivity during peak service hours.
• Adherence to Health and Safety Regulations: ensure compliance with local health rules.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Organisation

Education

Diploma in Hospitality/ Travel/ Tourism

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

O'Callaghan Collection in Dublin is seeking a driven Sous Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchens. You will collaborate with the head chef on menu development, supervise kitchen staff, ensure safety standards, and manage inventory to control costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead by example, uphold high quality and presentation, and work flexible shifts across our four Dublin hotels.