Sous Chef

Job Description

Fusion Recruitment are currently working with one of our hotel partners in Carlow to recruit a Sous Chef

The successful candidate will be:

• Responsible for the running of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage policies and procedures
• Assist the Head Chef in ensuring that the highest quality food is produced for the customers and that it is presented with flair and passion
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is in line with Food Hygiene Regulations and all Health and
• Work with the Head Chef to generate ideas in the kitchen, to update menus regularly and to produce a consistently good product
• Assist the head chef in training and developing the kitchen team
• Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
• Supervising all kitchen stations
• Directing the food preparation process, delegating tasks, and ensuring a smooth service in the banqueting kitchens
• Supervising, motivating, and working closely with other chefs of all levels
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order

The Ideal Candidate should have:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotel
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles
• The ability to produce a high standard and high quality of food
• Hardworking, trustworthy with a positive attitude

. Experience in Conference & Banqueting is essential

• Excellent People management and leadership skills
• Fluent English is essential

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