Sous Chef

Paddy's Bar; Nenagh; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pub in Nenagh, Ireland, is looking for an experienced chef. The ideal candidate must comply with food safety and hygiene standards, manage staff, and maintain excellent customer service. The role requires at least 2 years of experience and relevant qualifications in food preparation and cooking. Creative menu planning and effective food waste reduction strategies are key responsibilities. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in hospitality.
• Qualifications in hot and cold food preparation and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Comply with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage staff and maintain customer service.
• Plan menus and develop food waste reduction strategies.

Skills

Catering

Creativity

Flexibility

Initiative

Priority Planning

Working on own initiative

Education

Level 6 qualification (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non‑EEA national, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

• Comply with food safety and hygiene
• Control of expenses
• Design indicators for food waste reduction
• Develop food waste reduction strategies
• Food waste monitoring systems
• Handover the food preparation area
• Instruct kitchen personnel
• Maintain customer service
• Maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
• Manage staff
• Plan menus
• Store raw food materials
• Think creatively about food and beverages
• Use types of whisks
• Use cooking techniques
• Use culinary finishing techniques
• Use food cutting tools
• Use food preparation techniques
• Use reheating techniques
• Use resource‑efficient technologies in hospitality
• Work in a hospitality team

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non‑Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum experienced required (years): 2
• Minimum qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate) OR Qualified in both hot and cold food prep and cooking

Desirable

• Ability skills: Catering, Creativity, Hospitality
• Competency skills: Flexibility, Initiative, Priority Planning, Working on own initiative
• Driving licence: None
• Languages: English B1‑Intermediate