Sous Chef - Wood-Fired Kitchen, 4-Day Week & Perks

Omos; Ireland; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Christmas closure

Staff meals

Staff lounge

On-site showers

Generous benefits

Nature & design setting

Guest speakers & events

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is seeking a Sous Chef for Ómós, a 16-bedroom guesthouse and 40-seat restaurant near Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. The role is based on a four-day work week with generous salary and benefits.

The Sous Chef will work under Head Chef Matthew Smith and Executive Chef Cúán Greene, with a focus on produce, people and craft, including serving guests and explaining dishes to exacting standards in an open kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven and demonstrable experience of working as a Sous Chef in similar high‑quality establishments with a strong focus on produce, people and craft.
• Kind, organised and collaborative, with a growth mindset and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Head and Executive Chefs in daily kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Assist with serving guests and explaining dishes to exacting standards in an open kitchen.
• Contribute to maintaining a kitchen culture of respect and professionalism.

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Food preparation

Collaborative environment

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is seeking a Sous Chef for Ómós, a 16-bedroom guesthouse and 40-seat restaurant near Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. The role is based on a four-day work week with generous salary and benefits.

The Sous Chef will work under Head Chef Matthew Smith and Executive Chef Cúán Greene, with a focus on produce, people and craft, including serving guests and explaining dishes to exacting standards in an open kitchen.