Executive Sous Chef – Accommodation Available

Executive Sous Chef – Cork Area

Salary: €45,000 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for a talented Executive Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury property in Cork, known for its exceptional culinary offerings and commitment to providing guests with an unforgettable dining experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven chef to contribute to a renowned kitchen that emphasizes modern Irish cuisine with a creative, contemporary twist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create seasonal menus that showcase the finest local ingredients, blending modern Irish flavours with international influences.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of chefs, ensuring a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including inventory management, stock control, and food preparation, ensuring all tasks are carried out to the highest standards.
• Standards Maintenance: Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Costing & Budgeting: Assist with food costing, budgeting, and pricing strategies to ensure profitability without compromising quality.

About You:
You will have a strong background in fine-dining or luxury hospitality environments and a passion for modern Irish cuisine. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are excited about the opportunity to develop menus that delight guests while showcasing local, sustainable ingredients.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-end kitchen, with previous experience in a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef role.
• Skills: Expertise in modern Irish and international cuisines, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Attributes: A proactive, hands-on approach, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Why Join Us?

• Prestigious Property: Be part of a renowned kitchen team with an emphasis on quality and creativity.
• Career Progression: Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities in a dynamic hospitality environment.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Attractive salary of €45,000 per year, plus additional benefits such as staff meals and potential for tips.
• Accommodation Available at rate of ~€100 per week

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