Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen at Luxury Hotel & Spa

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee assistance

Meals on duty

Discounted rates

Refer-a-friend

Training & development

Staff recognition

Job summary

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa on Maynooth Road seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality dishes across outlets. You will report to the Executive Head Chef and work with F&B to maintain top hygiene and service standards.

This role requires four years as a Chef de Partie (or similar), prior leadership experience, strong communication, and a drive to meet financial targets. Deputising for the Head Chef and driving training and performance management are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Four years experience as a Chef de Partie (or similar) in a busy kitchen.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• To 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.
• You should be knowledgeable about the Hotel and all of its departments.
• To deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
• Supervise the kitchen team daily.
• Ensure that all of our 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.
• To ensure all preparation and cooking in the kitchen is carried out in accordance with the Health and Hygiene regulations.
• To assist in the preparation of all stock orders for the fresh and dry store items required daily.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa on Maynooth Road seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality dishes across outlets. You will report to the Executive Head Chef and work with F&B to maintain top hygiene and service standards.

This role requires four years as a Chef de Partie (or similar), prior leadership experience, strong communication, and a drive to meet financial targets. Deputising for the Head Chef and driving training and performance management are key aspects.