Sous Chef

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff at Lyons in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team.

You will support the Head Chef, deputise in their absence, and lead a high-standard kitchen ensuring exceptional service across all meal periods. The role requires proven Senior/Sous Chef experience in top-tier operations, strong HACCP knowledge and the ability to train and manage a busy kitchen in a service-led environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef experience in luxury hotels or comparable operation.
• Strong HACCP, food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Proven leadership and ability to run kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Organised, reliable with good record-keeping.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.
• Experience managing stock, costs and staff rotas.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation.
• Act as second-in-command, taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Ensure the kitchen operates to required standards across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Maintain and enforce food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Ensure HACCP checks and corrective actions are completed and maintained.
• Work with Head Chef in preparation for EHO inspections.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and development of kitchen staff.
• Assist with staff organisation, rotas and daily kitchen planning.
• Monitor stock, ordering, waste and food costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HACCP

Food Safety

Kitchen Management

Training

Team Management

Organization

Service-focused

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Food Safety Training

Job description

Location: On site / Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Salary: Negotiable salary

Cliff at Lyons is a luxury countryside retreat offering award-winning hospitality, exceptional dining experiences and a stunning setting just outside Dublin. With a strong focus on sustainability, Irish ingredients and warm, attentive service, we’re proud to be a destination where memorable moments are made.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our wonderful Kitchen team!

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation.
• Act as second-in-command, taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, including annual leave.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Ensure the kitchen operates consistently to the required standards across breakfast, lunch/light all-day menu and dinner.
• Maintain and enforce food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Ensure all HACCP checks, records and corrective actions are completed correctly and maintained.
• Work alongside the Head Chef in preparation for and during EHO inspections.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and development of kitchen staff.
• Assist with staff organisation, rotas and daily kitchen planning.
• Monitor stock, ordering, waste and food costs as required.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, storage areas and workspaces are maintained to the required standards.
• Deputise for the Head Chef and make operational decisions when required.
• Maintain the existing food standards and kitchen culture.

Candidate requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef in a high-standard hotel or comparable operation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to confidently run a kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene legislation.
• Organised, reliable and capable of maintaining accurate records.
• High standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ability to train, motivate and manage a kitchen team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, service-led environment.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and food-safety training.