Executive Sous Chef – 4* Hotel – 1278770

Leitrim
€60,000-65,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Red D are recruiting an Executive Sous Chef for an award-winning 4-star hotel in Co. Leitrim. This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious chef with proven upmarket hotel experience to take on a senior leadership role in a property renowned for its food, service and events.As Executive Sous Chef, you’ll support the Executive Head Chef in managing a busy kitchen that combines high-quality dining with high-volume catering. From refined restaurant service to weddings, banquets and large corporate events, you’ll ensure standards remain consistently excellent across all outlets.
Key Responsibilities

Deputise for the Executive Head Chef and oversee kitchen operations
Lead, mentor and motivate a large brigade, maintaining a professional and positive environment
Deliver consistently high standards across restaurant, bar, weddings, banqueting and large-scale functions
Contribute to menu development, supplier management and costings
Control stock, labour and GP, ensuring efficiency and profitability
Drive compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards
Support the development of junior chefs through training and coaching

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-end venue
Strong background in upmarket à la carte service and large-scale banqueting
Excellent organisational and leadership skills, calm and hands-on under pressure
Financial acumen with a track record in cost management and GP delivery
Passion for modern Irish cuisine and seasonal, locally sourced produce

What’s on Offer

Excellent salary package
Meals on duty
Free parking
Company discounts
Career progression in a highly regarded 4-star property

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply

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