We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to Join our Team
The Hotel: One of Six properties within the Só Hotel Group, The Castle Oaks Hotel sits on the banks of the River Shannon, just a 5-minute drive from Limerick Castletroy, Limerick Plassey Technology Park, Johnson & Johnson Vision care and Limerick University. It has an award-winning restaurant and free parking. Rooms at the Castle Oaks House Hotel have free Wi-Fi, shower rooms and hairdryers. They also have ironing facilities and a tea/coffee maker. Using local Irish produce, The Acorn Bar serves international cuisine. The Island Bar has countryside views and offer light snacks. Set in 26 acres of grounds, there are countryside walks surrounding the hotel. Limerick County Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away and Limerick city centre is a 10-minute drive from Castle House
Role Summary:
The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef by managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food quality, cleanliness, and team performance
Key Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for maintaining high levels of quality, service, presentation and cleanliness.
- Be responsible for all aspects of food preparation & service.
- Be able to perform under pressure in a high volume fast paced environment.
- Be able to lead the kitchen team in absence of the Senior Sous Chef.
- Have a thorough understanding of & commitment to HACCP & kitchen hygiene.
- Have a strong work ethic and customer focus mindset.
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
Skills
- Awareness of Health & Safety, control of substances, chemical safety.
- Ambitious & Passionate.
- Knowledge and ability to run a section.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Ability to produce good quality food in all sections.
- Team management skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Requirements
- Min 5 years’ Experience
- Fluent English
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Wellness program
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
Language:
Work Location: In person
