Sous Chef

Compass Group Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Ireland seeks an ambitious Sous Chef to create exceptional food experiences. The role offers full-time hours with a focus on culinary excellence and team support. Ideal candidates are innovative, passionate about food, and demonstrate strong leadership in the kitchen. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Support and development for career progression

Work-life balance opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Full driver's license essential.
• Eager to take initiative and decisions.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Create a positive kitchen environment.
• Support team with stock control.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Strong timekeeping

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 4.30am -12pm.

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 creative Sous 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.

Could you bring your spark to Compass Group Ireland?

Here\'s what you need to know before applying:

Key responsibilities

• 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
• Full drivers license essential
• 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

About Compass Ireland

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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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!