Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join their team in Ireland. In this full-time role, you will support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences and lead a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, be able to handle pressure, and be passionate about food quality. The company values development opportunities and creates a positive working environment for all staff.

Benefits

Strong support and development opportunities

Positive work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator who can build relationships easily.
• Desire to succeed and strive for excellence in all tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for customers.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Maintain hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

Pressure handling

Food quality focus

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full-time basis, contracted to 39 hours per week with flexibility across days, evenings, and weekends.

As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to deliver outstanding culinary experiences for our customers. You'll lead by example in a passionate and dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene within the market-leading food service company in the UK and Ireland.

In return, we offer strong support and development opportunities to help you progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those 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/0511/42852001/52773841/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!