The West Cork Hotel are seeking a professional and hardworking Senior Sous Chef to join our team.
You'll work alongside a team of talented culinary professionals, bringing innovation, structure, and leadership.
Responsibilities include:
Menu Execution and Preparation:
Applicants for this position should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a busy Sous Chef role. Experience must include the development of menus in accordance with culinary trends as well as an appreciation for the importance of traditional food on the menu and a sharp eye for detail in relation to food presentation. Applicants must be in a position to bring proven first hand experience of successful/cost effective menu options from a current and similar customer base.
Kitchen Operations Support:
Applicants should have an industry qualification, alongside current HACCP certification and be actively implementing and working to the highest standards in relation to kitchen hygiene, food storage, record keeping and day to day application of standards. Applicants must monitor food costs, portion sizes and be able to minimize food wastage to optimize cost control, profitability, and stock rotation.
Team Leadership and Training:
The successful applicant must be capable of leading by example and have excellent communication skills. The ability to mentor a small/medium size kitchen team, including wash-up and kitchen assistant staff, and chef colleagues and lead them effectively in the delivery of high quality, well presented food in a fast paced environment. Experience of upskilling colleagues and a knowledge of current and proven upskilling/training course opportunities is beneficial.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person