We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Michelin Star Restaurant, led by Executive Head Chef Richard Picard-Edwards.
Ballyfin Demesne proudly holds 3 Michelin Keys for our property located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Co. Laois. We have also received a Michelin star for our fine dining restaurant.
Reporting to our award-winning Executive Head Chef, this role offers the chance to join our Kitchen team as a Sous Chef for dinner service, 5 days a week.
This position involves working alongside the Executive Head Chef in our luxury 5-star restaurant. With over 90% of our vegetables produced on-site, your focus will be to prepare, cook, and present food of outstanding quality.
Key responsibilities include:
* Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence, maintaining high standards of food performance and training staff accordingly.
* Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to a high standard across all food service areas.
* Assisting in menu creation, recipe development, and dish innovation.
* Supporting the Head Chef in managing the catering budget, controlling costs, and setting purchasing specifications.
* Helping control labor costs to meet budget expectations.
* Representing the management team in meetings when the Head Chef is unavailable, ensuring effective communication.
* Promoting a positive work environment, boosting team morale, and instilling pride and commitment.
* Mentoring junior team members to achieve high performance and quality standards.
Desired skills and attributes:
* Experience as a Sous Chef in a 4/5-star property is preferred.
* A passion for and knowledge of high-quality food.
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
* Ability to mentor and coach team members.
* Strong team player.
Employee benefits include:
* Competitive salary.
* Gratuity and bonus schemes.
* Access to Relais & Chateaux discounts and benefits.
* Discounted private health insurance.
* Bike to Work scheme.
* Product discounts.
* Family and Friends rates.
* Uniform provided.
If you are passionate about high-quality food and a team player, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!
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