Sous Chef

Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens are currently recruiting for the position of Sous Chef to Join our Award Winning Kitchen Team

This position requires a professional and talented chef with a natural flair and passion for excellent food quality Exceptional organisational and personal skills are required whilst continuously improving the product through innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong team leadership/managerial skills, be highly organized, hands on and possess a passion for food.
• To assist in the design and delivery of new menu concepts.
• To manage and oversee the smooth running of the day to day operation in the kitchen in conjunction with the Senior Chefs.
• To maintain consistently high standards and quality across all areas of the food operation.
• To be involved in the training and coaching of team members.
• Have a strong awareness and compliance with all Health & Safety work practices and HACCP.
• To monitor team efficiencies and review on a regular basis.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage policies and procedures.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene.
• To prepare various dishes for kitchen as required for service.
• To understand the agreed targets on food cost, payroll and wastage as per departmental budgets.

Candidate Requirement:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar senior role within a 4-5 property.
• A creative flair and passion for cooking with local, fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients.
• Strong team leadership and organisational skills are essential.
• HACCP Qualification.
• A ‘can do’ attitude towards training, developing and motivating the kitchen brigade.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency in producing high standards of food at all times.