Senior Sous Chef

Job description

Job Title:
Senior Sous Chef

Location:
Galway, Ireland

Role Type:
Full-Time | Permanent

Reports To:
Executive Head Chef

About the Role:

Noel Group is currently recruiting a Senior Sous Chef on behalf of a leading four-star hotel in Galway.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced culinary professional to join a busy, high-volume kitchen operation within a well-established hospitality venue. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the kitchen team, supporting the Executive Head Chef in delivering exceptional food standards across restaurant, banqueting, conference, and event operations.

The position is ideally suited to a chef with strong people management skills, a passion for quality ingredients, and experience working within a fast-paced hotel environment.

What’s in it for you?

• €45,000 Per annum
• Opportunity to join a leading hospitality group
• Accommodation provided.
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee benefits and hotel discounts
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work within a high-volume and diverse food operation

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in the day-to-day management of all kitchen operations
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade to ensure consistently high standards
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in line with company standards and guest expectations
• Assist with menu planning, development, and seasonal menu changes
• Oversee food preparation and service across restaurant, banqueting, conference, and event functions
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and consistency across all service periods
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships to minimise waste and maximise profitability
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and hygiene regulations
• Assist in managing kitchen labour costs and departmental budgets
• Act as the senior kitchen lead in the absence of the Executive Head Chef

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef within a busy hotel or high-volume food operation
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing kitchen teams
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen management practices
• Proven experience working with HACCP and food safety regulations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and guest experiences
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak business periods as required
• Must be authorised to work in Ireland