Full-time | Permanent | 5 Days Over 7 | Daytime Shifts | No Late Nights
Pay: €18.00–€20.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Looking for a better work-life balance without leaving the kitchen?
Lily & Wild is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy daytime restaurant in Naas, Co. Kildare.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef who is passionate about fresh food and wants to work in a professional kitchen without the demands of late-night service. You'll enjoy daytime hours, a supportive team, and genuine opportunities to develop your career within one of Kildare's leading hospitality businesses.
This position has become available following the promotion of our previous Sous Chef to Head Chef, demonstrating our commitment to developing and promoting talented people from within.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, organisation and cleanliness.
You'll lead by example during busy services, support and develop junior chefs, and help maintain the positive, professional culture that Lily & Wild is known for.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen.
- Deliver consistently high-quality food during busy breakfast and lunch service.
- Assist with menu development and seasonal specials.
- Manage food preparation, stock control and ordering.
- Help monitor food costs and minimise waste.
- Ensure HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
- Train, mentor and support junior members of the kitchen team.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior chef or Sous Chef role.
- Experience working in a busy fresh-food kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and HACCP.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead during busy service.
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Passion for producing consistently high-quality food.
Why Join Lily & Wild?
- Daytime shifts only – no late nights.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Five-day working week.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Staff meals while on duty.
- On-site parking.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within our growing hospitality group.
- Be part of a supportive, ambitious and professional team that values respect, teamwork and high standards.
At Lily & Wild, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We invest in our team, promote from within whenever possible, and are proud of the positive working environment we've created.
If you're an experienced chef looking for your next opportunity in a professional daytime kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Lily & Wild team.
Pay: €18.00-€20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
