Sous Chef 4* Hotel Co Cork

Sous Chef opportunity - 4* Hotel in Co Cork

• As Sous Chef you are responsible to Head Chef for all aspects of managing the kitchen areas and personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items to the highest standards
• With Head Chef, co-ordinate roster scheduling, labour costs, assists with recruitment and oversees staff productivity and performance. Happy to take responsibility.
• Hands on and enjoys working in a fast paced environment and ability to control service from the front to ensure maximum results during peak periods
• Passionate and creative, assisting with developing and implementing new menu ideas for special events and changing with the seasons, new Menus for Bistro, Bar, Banqueting and Restaurant. Be an ideas person and a good Cook too !
• Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate work assignments and to oversee staff performance with prompt follow up where required
• To promote positive work relationships with suppliers, service personnel and other departments
• Work with Head Chef to ensure that HACCP is implemented and documented efficiently, ensuring that all standards are maintained, reduce food and energy wastage in the Kitchens
• To help develop a team spirit amongst all the kitchen staff - Chefs and stewarding team to maintain a cohesive team. Work with the team, develop and motivate them
• Ability to operate and maintain all kitchen equipment and issue request for repairs promptly when required. Keep the Kitchen in top condition, clean, working, ready !
• Oversee and assist in directing on-boarding and training of new hires and maintain an on-going training program for existing staff
• 2/3 years experience in a similar role and property in Ireland is preferred
• Candidates require experience managing busy Restaurant, Bistro and Weddings for 300+ Guests

Property is open all year and Client is an equal opportunities employer, role is available immediately - current legal status to live in Ireland is required, interviews will be in person at the Hotel

The Hotel has free carparking available,- please note there is no Accommodation or Public Transport option available with this role

For full details on this exciting new opportunity please contact Richard at 086-8333677 to apply please forward current CV in WORD format to richard@rlconsult.com for consultation