Sous Chef

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

F&B discount

Employee room rate

Pension access

Dalata Academy

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is hiring a Sous Chef at Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin to lead kitchen operations and ensure exceptional food quality. You will mentor culinary staff and support the Jr Head Chef in their duties.

Join a team focused on development, events and meetings, with opportunities to progress within Dalata Academy. This role suits passionate chefs aiming to contribute to Ireland's largest hotel group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in hotels or similar is expected.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.
• Personal desire to develop and learn in the role.

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 in their duties, occasionally deputising in their role.
• Play an important role in the success of meetings and events offerings.

Skills

Experience as a chef

Quality focus

People skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Job Ref: DAL5629 Branch: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road Location: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 39 Posted date: 06/08/2026 Closing date: 06/09/2026

Sous Chef

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 the Friends & Family rate Extra AL day for every year worked (5 extra days to a 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- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events

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.

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.

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 Plc 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. At Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you. Located in Dublin 4, just a 17-minute walk from St. Stephen's Green, it's a place that has everything from food, culture, to entertainment. If you want to see even more of the area, we're conveniently located right beside several bus routes, and only a 16-minute walk from Charlemont Luas stop which connects you across the city. Perfect for both business and leisure, as the largest conference hotel in Dublin we're capable of hosting up to 1,200 corporate delegates for any event you need.