Sous Chef - Daytime Hours

Excel Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

On-site parking

Training and development available

On-site meals

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a daytime, high-volume contract catering operation in Kildare. The role offers daytime hours, on-site parking, and progression opportunities within a professional kitchen team.

The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead a team during service, and maintain top food quality and presentation while adhering to HACCP standards and budgets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen.
• Valid work permit and supporting documentation.
• Ability to support the Head Chef in running a busy operation.
• Strong communication, organisational, and people skills.
• Passion for food and service with leadership by example.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead and guide the team during service, ensuring smooth operations
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas
• Take responsibility for ordering, stock rotation, and cost control when required
• Uphold HACCP, food safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
• Work closely with the Head Chef and management team to deliver excellent catering service
• Train, mentor, and lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver excellence in every dish.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

HACCP & Food Safety

Job description

Sous Chef - Daytime Hours (J50097) Kildare, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR38000 - EUR40000 per annum + Daytime Hours, Parking, Employee Rewards

Excel Recruitment are seeking an experienced Sous Chef in Kildare for a busy, high-volume contract catering operation. The successful candidate will join an established team, work with quality food and develop leadership experience in a busy contract catering kitchen.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie looking for daytime hours, work-life balance and genuine career progression in a professional and well-structured kitchen.

Benefits of the Sous Chef role

• Daytime hours for a balanced work schedule


• On-site parking


• Opportunities for progression within the company and access to training and development programs to further your culinary career.


• On-site meals.

Responsibilities of theSous Chef

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen


• Lead and guide the team during service, ensuring smooth operations


• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation


• Assist with menu development and contribute creative ideas


• Take responsibility for ordering, stock rotation, and cost control when required


• Uphold HACCP, food safety, and hygiene procedures at all times


• Work closely with the Head Chef and management team to deliver excellent catering service


• Train, mentor, and lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver excellence in every dish.

Requirements of theSous Chef

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen


• Valid work permit and supporting documentation


• Ability to support the Head Chef in running a busy operation


• Strong communication, organisational, and people skills


• Passion for food and service, with the ability to lead by example


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Creative flair and passion for culinary innovation, keeping up to date with current culinary trends.

If you're an experienced Sous Chef in Kildare or a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for your next step, this could be an excellent opportunity to combine career progression with a better work-life balance.

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