Sous Chef – One Michelin Star Restaurant

Location: Dublin City Centre
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Sous Chef to join the senior kitchen team of a prestigious one-Michelin-star restaurant in Dublin City Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef with a strong fine-dining background to join an established culinary operation, working alongside an experienced Head Chef and talented kitchen brigade.

We are seeking a passionate, driven and technically accomplished Sous Chef who can lead by example, maintain exceptional culinary standards and play an integral role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a senior kitchen position within a high-quality restaurant environment, with a genuine passion for food, leadership and culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the overall management and smooth running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade, ensuring consistently high standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, preparation and service.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal changes and the introduction of new dishes.
• Ensure effective stock control, ordering, cost management and minimisation of waste.
• Monitor kitchen performance, organisation and efficiency.
• Ensure all food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Support the training and development of junior chefs.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef is essential.
• A strong background in fine dining, Michelin-starred or high-end restaurant kitchens.
• Excellent technical cooking skills and a strong understanding of modern culinary techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, including food costing, stock control and kitchen management.
• A calm, professional approach with the ability to perform under pressure.
• A genuine passion for food, creativity and maintaining exceptional standards.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join an established one-Michelin-star restaurant.
• Work alongside an experienced and talented senior culinary team.
• Exposure to exceptional produce, modern techniques and creative menu development.
• An opportunity to further develop your leadership and management skills.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. All applications will be treated with discretion.