Sous Chef

CLIFF Hotels, Venues & Residences; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Communication

Training & development

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

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.