Sous Chef

Location: On site / Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

Talbot Hotel Clonmel, Part of Talbot Collection, are currently recruiting for full time Sous Chef to join the team.

The Talbot Collection are one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by the Great Place to Work. Come experience it for yourself and join our team

Main Duties:

• Supervision of kitchen staff in Head chef's absence.
• Preparation and presentation of all food for designated areas.
• To assist the Head Chef in carrying out all HACCP controls as required under legislation and ensure all paperwork with regard to HACCP is completed
• To maintain the high standards of cookery as laid down by the company.
• To assist the Head Chef in training, developing and motivating the kitchen team
• Create, update, and implement departmental SOPs
• To assist the Head Chef with menu reviews and costing of the same.
• Assist the Head Chef in developing, training and coaching kitchen staff to the standards required by the kitchen
• Delegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximize resources
• Assist the Head Chef in liaising with suppliers and sales representatives
• To be aware of the day's business in all Departments within the Hotel
• Assist the Head Chef in managing the ordering of supplies
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are always maintained

The successful candidate must have:

• Previous experience in a similar position, preferably in a 4 hotel environment;
• Be HACCP trained and hygiene focused;
• Have a professional appearance & a positive work attitude;
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Be flexible and available to work varying shifts, 5 out of 7 days, to include weekends.

What do we offer?

• One of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2025 as awarded by the Great Place Work
• Join a company and culture that put their team first
• Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people
• Being part of a progressive & growing company.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Company Life Insurance Scheme
• Free parking
• Complimentary Talbot Fit Membership
• Staff meals
• Friends and Family Rates