Sous Chef

At Gourmet Food Parlour, we have an exciting opportunity for hardworking, enthusiastic, ambitious and strong Sous Chef to join our team in our Swords restaurant.

We’re looking for someone who’s excited to come in to work every day–who’s ready to develop the team, grow with the brand & tackle challenges.

We are looking for chefs who

• Are passionate about food and the hospitality industry
• Follow food trends and enjoy creating new dishes
• Have a great eye for detail
• Are interested in progression and driven to push themselves
• Coach and support others to get the best out of their team
• Focus on brand reputation and adhere to set standards/targets
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The ideal candidate must have:

• Minimum 1 yr experience at a sous chef level with experience of managing and coaching team members.
• Minimum of 2 years+ experience at a CDP/ or 1 yr senior CDP or junior sous
• 3 years+ experience cooking in the hospitality sector
• Ability to assist head chef in training coaching and development of kitchen team
• Ability to engage with and understand our management and floor team and respond to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication
• Prepare food to standard recipes and/or customized to meet our customers’ requirements
• Have knowledge of ordering, stock control and menu costs
• Has some knowledge of working to KPIs and managing a team
• Has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of food hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Fluent in English - spoken and written

Requirements

•  HACCP trained to level 2 minimum
•  Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
•  Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
•  Meet store operating policies and standards, including providing quality food products, meeting HACCP guidelines and store safety and security.
• Comply with a strict dress and personal hygiene code that meets HACCP guidelines

Why join our team?

• Flexible work environment
• Training & Career progression
• Excellent Remuneration
• Free coffee!
• Access to FLOW Training Suite
• Full time position
• Target related bonus scheme

Gourmet Food Parlour is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)