Who We Are – Calusade Hotels
Calusade Hotels is an Irish hospitality group owning and operating four well-established hotels: The Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, Fairways Hotel and The Gateway Hotel in Dundalk, and Hotel Kilmore in County Cavan.
Across our hotels we are passionate about delivering warm, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our teams take pride in the service we provide and the welcoming atmosphere we create in each of our properties.
At Calusade Hotels we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. We are committed to creating a workplace where our teams feel supported, valued and proud to belong.
Job Description / Role Details
At The Keadeen Hotel, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Banqueting Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of exceptional food experiences across a wide range of hotel events, including weddings, conferences, gala dinners, corporate functions, private celebrations, and outdoor catering events.
Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will help lead the banqueting kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service for events of all sizes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of menus for banquets, conferences, weddings, and special events.
- Supervise and support the banqueting kitchen team during food preparation and service.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards and in line with hotel specifications.
- Coordinate food production to meet event schedules and service requirements.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste management.
- Support ordering, stock control, and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety regulations.
- Assist with staff training, development, and performance management.
- Work collaboratively with the Events, Conference, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Deputise for the Executive Chef in their absence when required.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a hotel banqueting, events, or large-scale catering environment.
- Strong knowledge of banquet operations and high-volume food production.
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP procedures.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Culinary qualification or equivalent professional training preferred.
Why Join Calusade Hotels
At Calusade Hotels, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Across our hotels, we are proud to foster a culture built on teamwork, professionalism and genuine service — a place where our teams feel valued, supported and proud to belong.
We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive, develop their skills and build meaningful careers in hospitality. Many of our team members progress through the organisation, moving into supervisory and management roles as they grow with us.
When you join Calusade Hotels, you become part of a professional and welcoming team that takes pride in delivering memorable guest experiences every day.
What we offer:
- Opportunities for career progression across our hotel group
- Ongoing training, learning and professional development
- Employee recognition programmes celebrating great performance
- Incentives and rewards that recognise commitment and excellence
- Staff rates across our hotels
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits
- A supportive team culture and positive working environment
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
- Competitive pay and benefits
- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in hospitality
At Calusade Hotels, we take pride in creating a workplace where our people feel respected, supported and proud to belong.
Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newbridge, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
