Senior Sous Chef | Lead Luxury Retreat Kitchen

CLIFF Hotels, Venues & Residences

Celbridge

On-site

EUR 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Cliff at Lyons, a luxury countryside retreat just outside Dublin, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in daily operations and act as second-in-command in their absence, ensuring consistency across breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, uphold HACCP and food-safety procedures, and assist with staff recruitment, training and kitchen planning in a

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef in a high-standard hotel.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene legislation.
Ability to run a kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Organised with accurate records.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation.
Act as second-in-command, covering the Head Chef during absence.
Lead and supervise the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
Maintain HACCP procedures and food safety compliance.
Prepare for EHO inspections with Head Chef.
Assist with staff recruitment, induction, training and development.
Plan rotas, daily kitchen organization and stock monitoring.
Monitor waste and costs; maintain equipment and storage standards.