Sous Chef

Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Co; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work in Hospitality 202

Training and Development Opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Company Life Insurance Scheme

Free parking

Complimentary Talbot Fit Membership

Staff meals

Friends and Family Rates

Job summary

Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Part of Talbot Collection, is recruiting a full-time Sous Chef to join the team on site in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.

You will supervise staff in the Head Chef's absence and ensure HACCP controls are followed, while maintaining high standards of cookery. We offer a competitive salary, training and development opportunities, and staff benefits including free parking, staff meals, pension scheme, life insurance, and the Talbot Fit membership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position, preferably in a 4* hotel environment.
• Be HACCP trained and hygiene focused.
• Have a professional appearance & a positive work attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of kitchen staff in Head chef's absence.
• Preparation and presentation of all food for designated areas.
• Assist Head Chef with HACCP controls and paperwork.
• Maintain high standards of cookery as laid down by the company.
• Assist Head Chef in training, developing and motivating the team.
• Create, update, and implement departmental SOPs.
• Assist with menu reviews and costing.
• Delegate duties to staff to meet objectives and maximise resources.
• Liaise with suppliers and sales reps.
• Manage ordering of supplies and monitor health and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

HACCP training

Professional appearance

Hospitality experience

Job description

Location: On site / Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Part of Talbot Collection, are currently recruiting for full time Sous Chef to join the team.

The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team

Main Duties:

• Supervision of kitchen staff in Head chef's absence.
• Preparation and presentation of all food for designated areas.
• To assist the Head Chef in carrying out all HACCP controls as required under legislation and ensure all paperwork with regard to HACCP is completed
• To maintain the high standards of cookery as laid down by the company.
• To assist the Head Chef in training, developing and motivating the kitchen team
• Create, update, and implement departmental SOPs
• To assist the Head Chef with menu reviews and costing of the same.
• Assist the Head Chef in developing, training and coaching kitchen staff to the standards required by the kitchen
• Delegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximize resources
• Assist the Head Chef in liaising with suppliers and sales representatives
• To be aware of the day's business in all Departments within the Hotel
• Assist the Head Chef in managing the ordering of supplies
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are always maintained

The successful candidate must have:

• Previous experience in a similar position, preferably in a 4* hotel environment;
• Be HACCP trained and hygiene focused;
• Have a professional appearance & a positive work attitude;
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Be flexible and available to work varying shifts, 5 out of 7 days, to include weekends.

What do we offer?

• One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by the Great Place Work
• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary Talbot Fit Membership
• Staff meals
• Friends and Family Rates