48 Maccurtain Street, Cork, Co. Cork, T23 F6EK
Application Details
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Job Description
Job Title: Sous Chef
Company: Hotel Isaacs
Location: Cork City
Annual Salary: €36,000.00
Hours per week: 39 Hours
Start date: 8th December 2025
Hotel Isaacs are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team and assist in the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
* Managing the day to day running of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
* To fully implement HACCP in the kitchen.
* General cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods.
* Menu planning, design and pricing of the same.
* Responsible for the purchase of all goods, ensuring that they meet the required standards.
* To ensure that goods are stored at the correct conditions.
* To ensure that stock rotation is carried out correctly and documented on a daily basis and taken accurately.
* To ensure the proper training on all kitchen equipment and catering procedures to kitchen staff and kitchen porters.
* To ensure that stock levels are accurate at the end of every month.
* To ensure all kitchen equipment is well maintained.
* To ensure that food served from the kitchen is of the required standard highlighted in the menu specification.
* To carry out customer retention policy and communicate hotel services to staff.
* To wear clean, suitable uniform and name badge at all times.
* To deal with guest complaints in a friendly and efficient manner ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.
* Upkeep of the equal opportunities policy to ensure that there is a neutral working environment.
* To participate in any training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance.
* To ensure that standards in relation to GAP Analysis are implemented.
* To keep staff/work areas tidy and safe and report any hazard, accident, loss, or damage to management and observe all requirements under Health and Safety at Work Act.
* To prepare weekly rosters in the absence of the head chef and ensuring that all overtime is recorded and accurate.
* To fulfil your obligations under the Health and Safety Act and any revisions or additional legislation made thereto.
* To ensure that reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself, other employees, guests and any other persons on the premises.
* To be aware of trained first-aid personnel on the premises and the location of first aid box.
* To observe all safety rules and procedures, including those laid down in the health and safety statement for your place of work.
* To participate in fire and accident drills as directed by the hotel safety officer and / or your head of department.
Essential skills and qualifications
* Minimum five years of chef experience in fast-paced kitchens
* Gastronomy qualification (or equivalent)
* Fluent English
* Excellent communication skills
* Passion and creativity for menu design
* Team player
* Ability to work under pressure
Career Level
* Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Application Method
Please apply to this vacancy by uploading your CV through the hotel website or contacting the recruitment team directly.
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