Lead Sous Chef – Dynamic Kitchen, €50k+ & Growth

Chef Recruiters Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Weekly bonus

Staff parties 3x per year

Free Parking

Job summary

Chef Recruiters Ltd. is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and run a busy kitchen in Ireland. You will lead the team during service, ensure high standards of food, presentation and hygiene, and help manage stock and menu development.

This full-time, permanent role offers €50,000+ per year, with opportunities for progression, staff meals, and a friendly, professional environment including weekly bonus and staff events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Ability to lead a kitchen during service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service.
• Prepare and cook high-quality food.
• Manage your section and ensure service runs smoothly.
• Assist with menus, specials and daily preparation.
• Support stock control, ordering and food cost management.
• Train and support junior chefs.
• Maintain HACCP, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

Food safety

Organised

Quality focus

Team leadership

Career-focused

Job description

Chef Recruiters Ltd. is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and run a busy kitchen in Ireland. You will lead the team during service, ensure high standards of food, presentation and hygiene, and help manage stock and menu development.

This full-time, permanent role offers €50,000+ per year, with opportunities for progression, staff meals, and a friendly, professional environment including weekly bonus and staff events.