Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen, Career Growth & Perks

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa; Enniskerry; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary transport to Bray Dart -

Healthcare & Wellness contribution

Training & career progression

Employee hotel discounts

Complimentary parking

Meals on duty

Employee recognition awards

Uniform provided & laundered

Job summary

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, is recruiting a Sous Chef to lead and mentor our culinary team, ensuring every dish meets the hotel’s exacting standards while staying within budgeted guidelines. The ideal candidate will bring high‑level food prep and service experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work under pressure.

We offer training, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Ability to think clearly, quickly, maintain concentration and make concise decisions.
• Ability to communicate in English to the understanding of employees and guests.
• Knowledge of food safety handling.
• Ability to promote positive relations with all individuals.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and follow up.
• Ability to focus attention on details.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• The successful candidate will have training and experience in a high standard food prep and service environment.

Responsibilities

• supervise, train, and inspect the performance of assigned Kitchen Staff, ensuring that all procedures are completed to the Hotel Standards, while working within the budgeted guidelines.
• develop an understanding of stewarding processes.

Skills

Decision making

English communication

Food safety

Team leadership

Organisation

Detail focus

Pressure handling

Self supervision

High standard prep

Job description

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, is recruiting a Sous Chef to lead and mentor our culinary team, ensuring every dish meets the hotel’s exacting standards while staying within budgeted guidelines. The ideal candidate will bring high‑level food prep and service experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work under pressure.

We offer training, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.