Sous Chef

Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate; Newmarket on Fergus; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Meals on duty

Uniform dry cleaning

Complimentary Leisure Centre access

Professional development and progress

Employee wellbeing and EAP

Job summary

Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate in Ireland seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our five-star kitchen during an exciting €55 million transformation. You will work with our Resort Executive Chef and Head Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences, using seasonal Irish produce.

The ideal candidate will have luxury hotel or high-end restaurant experience, HACCP Level 2, and strong leadership and communication skills to mentor a busy kitchen brigade and contribute to innovative menu

Qualifications

• Proven Sous Chef experience in luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Culinary qualification and HACCP Level 2 certification.
• Passion for locally sourced ingredients and seasonal cuisine.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent spoken English.
• Attention to detail and commitment to five-star standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily management of the Castle Kitchens.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and new dining concepts.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Support food cost control, stock management and waste reduction.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

English

Local ingredients

Culinary innovation

Education

Culinary qualification

HACCP Level 2

Job description

A New Era in Culinary Excellence - An extraordinary new chapter is beginning at Dromoland Castle as we embark on a landmark €55 million transformation, introducing exciting new dining concepts and reimagined culinary experiences. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team and play a key role in shaping the future of dining at one of Ireland's most prestigious five-star luxury resorts.

Working alongside our Resort Executive Chef, and Head Chef, you will help deliver exceptional culinary experiences, celebrating the finest seasonal Irish produce, creativity and traditional craftsmanship.

The Role

• Role to commence in March 2027
• Support the Head Chef in the daily management of the Castle Kitchens.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and exciting new dining concepts.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Support food cost control, stock management and waste reduction.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven Sous Chef experience, ideally in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Relevant culinary qualification and HACCP Level 2 certification.
• Passion for locally sourced ingredients, seasonal cuisine and culinary innovation.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to five-star standards.
• Excellent spoken English.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme (after six months).
• Complimentary Leisure Centre access.
• Meals on duty and uniform dry cleaning.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.Employee wellbeing programme and EAP.

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the next chapter of culinary excellence at Dromoland Castle, working with an exceptional team in an iconic Irish luxury destination.