Prep Chef

The SpitJack; Limerick; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Gratuities

Free dish & drink

50% dining discount

Uniform provided

Flexi schedules

Sundays/Bank Holidays pay premium

Career growth

Learning manager

Online training

Christmas party

City centre location

Job summary

The SpitJack in Limerick is seeking a hands-on kitchen leader to oversee busy operations and uphold high standards of food and service.

Ideal candidate has 5 years culinary experience, sous chef or CDP background, fluent English, HACCP knowledge, and a passion for training the kitchen team; strong progression opportunities and a benefit-rich environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to command a busy kitchen operation and be hands on.
• Passionate about kitchen operations.
• Standards driven and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer focused with continuous improvement mindset.
• Competent in ordering and maintaining stock levels; conduct inventory.
• Confident in training and developing the kitchen team.
• Ensure communication between kitchen, front of house and management.
• Attention to detail and persistence; excellent product knowledge.
• Familiar with cloud-based systems; Word and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent culinary background; HACCP & hygiene awareness.
• Able to work across all kitchen areas; perform under pressure.
• Independent and a strong team player; experience in busy restaurants.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Role:

This is an excitingopportunity to join an award winning team known for providing the highest level of food andservice in our market.This is very much a hands on operations role.

Job Benefits:

1. 29 days holiday including public holidays.
2. Exceptional gratuities and tips.
3. Industry leading staff food policy; order a free dish and a hot beverage straight from the customer menu when on duty.
4. Dine at The SpitJack with a friends and family and enjoy a 50% discount. In both restaurants in Cork and Limerick.
5. Partial uniform is provided.
6. Flexi and Part-Time schedules available to suit your needs.
7. Increased pay rates on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
8. Opportunity for career growth through internal promotions.
9. Dedicated learning manager with access to over 1000 e-learning courses.
10. Advanced online training programs and the opportunity for all employees to advance to our management training program.
11. Annual staff Christmas party.
12. City centre location, with easy access to public transport.

Person Specification Required:

• Must be able to command a busy kitchen operation and must be hands on
• Must be passionate about kitchen operations
• Must be standards driven and detail-orientated
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be customer focused and evaluate customer service levels with a focus on continuousimprovement
• Must be competent in ordering and maintaining stock levels
• Must know how to conduct a inventory
• Must be confident in training and developing the Kitchen team
• Ensure communication between the kitchen team, front of house team and managementand maintain good working relationships with other departments
• Attention to detail and persistence is a necessity
• Excellent product knowledge, must display a genuine passion for food
• Must be confident with using cloud based computer systems and have an ability to work withMicrosoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent culinary background required
• Have excellent HACCP & hygiene awareness
• Be able to work in all areas of the kitchen
• Be able to work under pressure whilst also producing excellent cuisine
• Confident working on your own initiative and also part of a successful team
• Have experience in a busy restaurant operation

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5 years culinary experience in a similar establishment
• Previous experience as a sous chef or senior CDP is essential
• Excellent knowledge of Food and Beverage product and operations
• Fluent in English, second language an advantage
• Have full permission or hold a valid visa to work in the EU