Sous Chef

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dal

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day (up to 5)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff appreciation Initiatives

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group in Ireland invites experienced hotel chefs to join our kitchen team. You’ll support kitchen operations, uphold quality standards and mentor culinary staff, ensuring seamless service for meetings and events.

We offer Dalata Academy programmes, development opportunities, employee meals, generous leave, and staff engagement activities. A commitment to internal progression and a supportive environment awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar environments.
• Unrelenting focus on quality and consistency.
• Desire to develop and learn in the role.
• Ability to support the successful operations of the kitchen and influence with all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Lead by example in excellent food production.
• Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Support the Jr Head Chef and deputise when needed.
• Contribute to the success of meetings and events offerings.

Skills

Experience as a chef

Quality focus

Willingness to learn

Relationship building

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way. We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Support the kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Lead by example in excellent food production.
• Mentor our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Support the Jr Head Chef in their duties, occasionally deputising in their role.
• Play an important role in the success of our meetings and events offerings.

What You’ll Need

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role.
• Ability to support the successful operations of the kitchen.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.