Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Title: Sous Chef

Employer: MARIA CLARA GAETANI T/A 1810 STEAKHOUSE

Location: 1810 STEAKHOUSE, 1 PEARSE ST. ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH, N37 N446

Salary: €36,700 per year

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the overall management of kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality food production.
• Prepare and oversee the cooking of a variety of dishes, ensuring high culinary standards and consistency across all sections.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight to maintain standards.
• Plan and direct food preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation in line with the restaurant's standards.
• Ensure all sections are properly prepared with full mise en place prior to service.
• Participate and monitor service to ensure smooth and timely delivery of dishes, maintaining effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Assist in menu planning, development of specials, and implementation of seasonal dishes.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with business needs and cost control targets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Control food costs, minimise waste, and operate within budgeted margins.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas, including storage and refrigeration.
• Step into the Head Chef role when required and ensure continuity of kitchen operations.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience as Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• HACCP knowledge and experience.
• Experience in live fire and charcoal/Josper grill cooking techniques.
• Proficiency in sous vide and modern precision cooking methods.
• Knowledge of Latin American culinary traditions, including Peruvian and Argentine cuisine.
• Experience working with high-grade beef cuts, including Wagyu and dry-aged meats.
• Familiarity with fresh pasta production and Italian-inspired techniques.