Sous Chef
Kildare, Full Time
Title: Sous Chef
Salary: €18 per hour – €37-38k per annum
Location: Kildare
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and aspiring Sous Chef to lead a great team in a University with several food outlets with various styles of menus. As Sous Chef you will manage all aspects of the kitchens operations including operational, quality and administrative functions and ensure food is of the finest quality and cooked to perfection. It is key that you have a great understanding of seasonal / current food trends in the market and have an understanding of menu costing and how to deliver GP.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prior experience as a Sous Chef in a Catering business with high volume would be advantageous.
- A degree or diploma in culinary arts or a related field is advantageous though practical experience and on-the-job training will be considered
- Is hands on and enjoys working in a fast paced environment with proven ability to control service from the front to ensure maximum results during peak periods with an unrelenting focus on quality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment
- People leadership, mentoring, coaching and development experience.
- Ability to build relationships and influence within all levels of the business.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Reporting into the Executive Catering Head Chef
- Demonstrates creativity in food presentation and a passion for creating delightful dishes
- Good time management skills to handle busy service periods and meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Experience in dealing with EHO audits and relevant regulatory bodies.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by business needs.
- This role is mostly Monday – Friday but is subject to some evenings and weekends when busy.
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