We are currently working with one of our hotel partners in Kilkenny to recruit a Sous Chef
The successful candidate will be:
- Responsible for the running of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
- Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage policies and procedures
- Assist the Head Chef in ensuring that the highest quality food is produced for the customers and that it is presented with flair and passion
- Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is in line with Food Hygiene Regulations and all Health and
- Work with the Head Chef to generate ideas in the kitchen, to update menus regularly and to produce a consistently good product
- Assist the head chef in training and developing the kitchen team
- Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
- Supervising all kitchen stations
- Directing the food preparation process, delegating tasks, and ensuring a smooth service in the banqueting kitchens
- Supervising, motivating, and working closely with other chefs of all levels
- Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
The Ideal Candidate should have:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotel
- Strong knowledge of HACCP principles
- The ability to produce a high standard and high quality of food
- Hardworking, trustworthy with a positive attitude
. Experience in Conference & Banqueting is essential
- Excellent People management and leadership skills
- Fluent English is essential