Job Ref: SHE1675
Branch: Sheen Falls Lodge
Location: Kenmare
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 45
Posted date: 11/08/2026
Closing date: 11/09/2026
The Falls Kitchen at Sheen Falls Lodge is an award-winning dining destination, proudly listed in the Michelin Guide, where quality, creativity and a passion for exceptional food are at the heart of everything we do. Our kitchen team is committed to delivering outstanding dining experiences while showcasing excellent ingredients, precision and craftsmanship - offering chefs the opportunity to develop their skills and build their careers within a luxury five-star environment.
The Falls Kitchen, located at Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, is seeking a talented and ambitious Sous Chef to join our award-winning culinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef with experience in a similar fine-dining luxury environment who is passionate about food and eager to further develop their culinary and leadership skills.
Working under the guidance of our Executive Head Chef, you will play an important role in maintaining the exceptional standards of The Falls Kitchen while helping to lead and develop our kitchen team.
- Assist with the daily operation of The Falls Kitchen, maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and service
- Maintain consistently high standards throughout afternoon and evening service
- Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets the standards expected of The Falls Kitchen
- Ensure food safety guidelines and HACCP procedures are maintained and monitored at all times
- Lead, support and oversee The Falls Kitchen team during service
- Assist and support other sections of the kitchen as required
- Help maintain an organised, professional and efficient kitchen environment
- Work closely with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure consistently high-quality dishes and guest experiences
- Qualified chef with experience in a similar luxury fine-dining environment
- Strong culinary knowledge and excellent cooking skills
- Genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional quality
- High standards of food preparation, presentation and attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a kitchen team
- Ability to work effectively as part of a professional culinary team
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain high standards while working in a busy service environment
- Ambitious and motivated to continue developing your culinary career
This is a full-time position and includes evening and weekend shifts.
- Competitive salary
- Meals provided while on duty
- Employee parking
- Full training provided
- Uniforms provided
- Employee discounts, including at our sister properties in Cork, Dublin and Wicklow
- Employee recognition awards and appreciation days
- Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club
- Employee gym
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Work anniversary acknowledgement and reward
- Employee birthday celebrations and rewards
- Employee referral bonus
Sheen Falls Lodge and Ring of Kerry Golf is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
Please note: Applications can only be accepted from candidates who have the permission/right to live and work in Ireland without restriction.
We pride ourselves on being a diverse team of professional, passionate and caring individuals, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.
Sheen Falls Lodge is a 2 Michelin Keys and is part of Relais Chateaux, which includes some of the world's finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurants that have set the standard for hospitality excellence. Clear opportunities for progression are a priority for us, too.
If you cannot see a role that is suitable for you at the moment but feel you would make a great addition to the team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Click here to send in your CV and we'll keep you in mind for when any appropriate opportunities arise.
