Senior Sous Chef

The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Complimentary inner city car parking

Reduced room and dining rates across M

Employee Events and wellness programs

Comprehensive training and upskilling

Wellness benefit €650/year after two +

Additional holiday days after two +

Employee incentives and recognition

Complimentary Dry-Cleaning For Uniform

Tax Saver/ Bike To Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team and uphold the highest culinary standards across all food outlets.

You will support the Executive Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, lead a skilled brigade, and contribute to menu development, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel or high-volume operation.
• Experience in banqueting, restaurant service, and large-scale catering.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Passion for food, creativity, and exceptional quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations across restaurant, banqueting, weddings, and conferences.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade to maintain high culinary standards.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet brand standards.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal offerings, and food innovation.
• Monitor stock, food costs, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Manage kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Maintain guest satisfaction and consistency of food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Food Safety HACCP

Job description

The 4-star Galmont Hotel & Spa, part of the MHL Hotel Collection, is one of Galway’s leading hospitality destinations, renowned for exceptional guest experiences, premium dining, conferences, banqueting, and weddings. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team and support the delivery of exceptional culinary standards across our food outlets.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef in the effective management of the kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining kitchen efficiency while contributing to menu development and culinary innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations across restaurant, banqueting, weddings, and conference catering.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade to deliver consistently high culinary standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in accordance with hotel specifications and brand standards.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal offerings, and food innovation.
• Monitor stock control, food cost management, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Maintain a strong focus on guest satisfaction and consistency in food quality.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel or high-volume food operation.
• Strong experience in banqueting, restaurant service, and large-scale catering.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• A passion for food, creativity, and maintaining exceptional quality.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Benefits

• Uniform Provided
• Complimentary inner city car parking
• Reduced room and dining rates across the entire MHL Hotel Collection
• Employee Events, such as Wellness Week & Appreciation Week, Staff Parties, Football Tournament
• Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities
• Wellness benefit (value €650 per annum) after two years length of service
• Additional holiday days per annum after two years length of service
• Employee incentives, such as Refer A Friend Bonus, Upselling Incentives, Positive Feedback Incentives, Employee Of The Month/Quarter
• Complimentary Dry-Cleaning For Uniforms
• Tax Saver/ Bike To Work
• Employee Assistance Programme