Junior Sous Chef

Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort; Leinster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted room & dining rates in Wind

Refer-a-friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee awards & staff recognition

Job summary

Ballymascanlon Hotel & Spa Resort is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Leinster. The role reports to the Head Chef and involves assisting in daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring top-quality dishes and hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience in a busy kitchen, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a professional kitchen.
• Fluent verbal and written English.
• Experience in a supervisory/management role in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to meet financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the kitchen and supervise staff.
• Coordinate with Kitchen and F&B teams to meet guest needs.
• Ensure high-quality dishes and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock orders and daily operations.
• Address performance issues professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Financial targets

Team supervision

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

A fantastic opportunity to join the team at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Spa Resort as Junior Sous Chef.

About Us

As part of the TMR Collection & under the guidance of Windward Management, Ballymascanlon Hotel & Spa Resort offers great opportunities for growth & progression in your hospitality career.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Junior Sous Chef will assist with the running of the kitchen, supervise all kitchen staff and liaise with all Food & Beverage teams to ensure that guest needs are provided for. They will provide the highest quality products for all food outlets, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and efficient work practices.

As part of your role:

• Work with the management of the hotel and assist in the daily running, to ensure the delivery of high-quality dishes from the kitchen.
• Direct and work with the Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to successfully execute daily operations.
• Be knowledgeable about the Hotel and all of its departments.
• Supervise the kitchen team daily.
• Ensure that all customers receive the highest quality of service.
• Assist in the management, training, and development of the kitchen team ensuring objectives are regularly monitored.
• Take ownership of any performance management issues, ensuring they are always dealt with efficiently & professionally.
• Ensure all preparation and cooking in the kitchen is carried out in accordance with the Health and Hygiene regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of all stock orders for the fresh and dry store items required daily.

Requirements

Excellent leadership capabilities to effectively manage a large team.

• Previous experience in a management or supervisorial position in a busy kitchen.
• The ability to work towards achieving financial goals and targets.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate colleagues.
• Strong ability to work efficiently and deal with busy periods competently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self‑Motivated and Enthusiastic.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Perks and Benefits of working at Ballymascanlon Hotel & Spa Resort

• Career progression opportunities across the Windward group
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Meals on duty
• Discounted room & dining rates in Windward properties for you as well as friends and family
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities dedicated to your development
• Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days

About Windward Management

Ballymascanlon Hotel & Spa Resort is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners.

Required Criteria

• Candidate must have a proven ability to work in a professional kitchen
• Candidate must have fluent verbal and written English

Skills Needed

Chefing Skills, HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

Salary

Not disclosed

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