The Merrion, one of Dublin's finest luxury hotels, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and now, a certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full time Junior Sous Chef to join our professional and friendly Kitchen Team. Centrally located in Dublin within easy reach of public transport, this role will offer you the opportunity to work in a beautiful hotel where the highest of standards are in place and where you have all the tools you need to do your job. Working alongside an experienced team, you will be offered plenty of training. This is a really rewarding role on a team where you can be assured of a warm welcome We offer every employee: Competitive pay rates Free English classes Free meals on duty Free cleaning of company provided uniforms Travel and Bike to Work - Tax saving Schemes, discounted parking in the city Health and Dental Insurance payments Contributory Pension Plan from the day you start work, including Death in Service benefit Increased holiday entitlement with length of service Recommend a Friend scheme: bonus paid to you for recruiting a friend or colleague to join The Merrion team Employee Discounts for room nights, our Garden Room Restaurant and Cellar Bar for you and your family/ friends Free Employee Assistance Programme - free professional counselling and support on everything from anxiety to parenting to exam stress - for you and all your family members Days of work are 5 over 7 - shift work required. Weekend work is required. Working hours are 39 per week. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and food quality control Deputise effectively in the absence of the Head Chef Ensure cost control through portion management, purchasing, and waste reduction Supervise Mise en Place and maintain high culinary standards across all outlets Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment in line with EHO standards Train and guide kitchen staff on hygiene, equipment, and safety procedures Manage supplier relationships, monitoring product quality and pricing Ensure compliance with grooming, safety, and emergency procedures Create staff rosters and manage team performance and discipline Contribute creative ideas to menu development and planning Collaborate with Restaurant, Room Service, Bar, and Events teams for smooth service delivery Ideal Candidate Will Have: Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a high-end or five-star kitchen Strong leadership and organisational skills Knowledge of HACCP and kitchen health & safety standards Passion for culinary excellence and teamwork Flexibility to work across different sections and shifts To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.