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O'Donoghue Ring Collection is home to Hotels, Apartments, Spa, Restaurants & Bars centrally located in the vibrant town centre of Killarney and Castle Island, Co. Kerry. Our company philosophy is built upon three core values: employee experience, customer experience, and standards of excellence. Awarded a 'Great Place to Work' in December 2024 – 2025 and Green Hospitality Certified.
The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa is recruiting a Sous Chef who will play a crucial role in supporting the kitchen leadership team. This position requires a skilled and motivated culinary professional eager to contribute to the creation of high‑quality dishes and overall success of the kitchen. The Sous Chef will assist in the daily operations, including food preparation, cooking on the grill and presentation, ensuring all dishes meet the hotel’s standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of dishes, ensuring consistency and quality.
* Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new recipes and menu items.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety at all times.
Kitchen Management
* Support the Executive Head Chef and Executive Sous Chef in managing the kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.
* Oversee specific sections of the kitchen, ensuring that all team members are working efficiently and effectively.
* Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
Inventory And Stock Control
* Assist in managing inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to minimize waste.
* Ensure that all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and available for use.
Quality Control
* Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards.
* Implement and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Collaboration And Communication
* Work closely with the front‑of‑house team to ensure excellent service and customer satisfaction.
* Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to coordinate orders and manage workflow.
Innovation And Creativity
* Contribute ideas for improving food offerings and kitchen operations.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in a busy kitchen environment.
Why O'Donoghue Ring Collection?
When you join the O'Donoghue Ring Collection, you join a community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver first‑in‑class results. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:
* Awarded a Great Place to Work 2025
* Competitive salaries
* Discounts on hotel stays and special staff rates in any of our hotels
* Discounts on dining at all food outlets in 4 hotels for you and a companion, plus access at individual restaurants and bars
* Meals on duty, meals prepared during work hours and provided in our newly refurbished canteens
* Free coffee on duty, provided in our newly refurbished canteens
* Discounts for take‑away, further discounts for takeaway teas and coffees for staff members
* Career progression, with a clear career path for interested employees
* Employee fitness, free access to leisure centres, and family discounts for membership in our range of leisure centres
* Employee well‑being, ODR Collection Staff Wellness programme available to all staff, plus discounts on all luxury spa products and spa treatments in our award‑winning spa
* Learning & Development, access to online training software and internships in various departments, plus cross‑training opportunities
* Flexible working hours, choice of flexible hours in social environments
* Team events, social calendar of team events such as employee appreciation week and more
If you want to make an impact, O'Donoghue Ring Collection is the place for you. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our careers page.
O'Donoghue Ring Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that's just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That's why we're dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team - which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Temporary
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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