Sous Chef

Chartwells Independent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime.

You will work with a passionate team to deliver high-quality dishes, maintain hygiene standards, manage stock and budgets, and support ongoing development within a supportive, equal‑opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef or similar role in a high‑volume environment.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate kitchen activities.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Identifying opportunities to improve service.
• Creating a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Supporting delivery of our tasty food concepts.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I with a positive brand image.
• Assisting with ordering, stock control and waste reduction.
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene through cleaning duties.
• Supporting budget management and financial targets.
• Complying with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chefto help us create exceptional food experiences for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creativeSous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Job Reference: com/2508/98711001/52829638/ROI #Republic of Ireland

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!