Sous Chef

WSH Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid day off for your Birthday

3 paid volunteering days

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Job summary

WSH Group in Dublin is looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in food preparation and cooking, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

As part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate with others and have the opportunity to innovate within the kitchen. With competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a positive work environment, this role is perfect for someone ready to advance their culinary career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards.
• Oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station.
• Maintain high quality standards for all dishes.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef

Knowledge of various cooking techniques

Understanding of food safety practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork abilities

Job description

Title: Sous Chef

Location: Leopardstown, Co. Dublin

Rate of Pay: €21.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 20 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• 3 paid volunteering days
• 3 days paid grandparent leave.
• 26week’s enhanced maternity leave.
• Paid Secondary carer leave.
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Culinary opportunities for all experience levels.
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub; membership access to the SAOL Wellbeing Hub
• Access to employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take the next step in their culinary career and to be part of a business that is obsessed about food and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all time.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate positively and effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary. Coaching of junior chefs to support development.
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a SousChef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.