Growth-Oriented Sous Chef | Lead & Mentor Kitchen

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee room rate on rooms

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations across our properties in Ireland. You will lead by example in food production and mentor our culinary team to uphold the highest standards.

You’ll play a key role in meetings and events, ensure quality, and contribute to internal development through the Dalata Academy. This position emphasizes growth and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• Desire to be developed and to learn in your role.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Lead by example in excellent food production.
• Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Support the Jr Head Chef in their duties, occasionally deputising in their role.
• Play an important role in the success of our meetings and events offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations across our properties in Ireland. You will lead by example in food production and mentor our culinary team to uphold the highest standards.

You’ll play a key role in meetings and events, ensure quality, and contribute to internal development through the Dalata Academy. This position emphasizes growth and teamwork within a supportive environment.