Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Growth

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village; Aughrim Lower; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary & benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village in Ireland is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality menus and leading a busy kitchen.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor crew, ensure food safety, and contribute to menu planning. This full-time role offers a 39-hour week, 20 days annual leave, competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to progress within a hospitality-focused team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in busy, fast-paced kitchens.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passion for cooking, creativity, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Ability to thrive under pressure with a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu creation, planning and execution.
• Train, mentor and develop new crew members to foster a positive, efficient environment.
• Lead by example to promote teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership, working both independently and with the team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Cooking passion

Pressure handling

Job description

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village in Ireland is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality menus and leading a busy kitchen.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor crew, ensure food safety, and contribute to menu planning. This full-time role offers a 39-hour week, 20 days annual leave, competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to progress within a hospitality-focused team.