Overview
Sous Chef – 4-Star Hotel, Clane, Co.
Kildare
Salary €45,000
We are recruiting an experienced and driven Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team at a busy 4-star hotel in Clane, catering for weddings, leisure guests, and corporate events.
This is a hands-on role offering variety across banqueting, conferences, and daily service, while supporting the Head Chef in running the kitchen.
Key responsibilities
Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service
Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
Oversee food preparation and service across weddings, conferences, and hotel dining
Manage kitchen sections and support chefs across all areas as needed
Supervise, guide, and motivate the kitchen team
Ensure compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and hygiene standards
Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management, and cost control
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
Hotel or high-volume banqueting background preferred
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Flexible and able to work across sections and service styles
Professional, reliable, and team-focused
Passion for quality food and maintaining high kitchen standards
Full unrestricted right to work in Ireland
What we offer
Stable, long-term role within a reputable hotel
Work within a professional and structured kitchen team
Varied, hands-on experience across all hotel operations
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