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Junior Sous Chef
€25000 - €32000
Hotel & Catering
Ballynahinch
Junior Sous Chef
Are you a passionate chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded hotel in Ballynahinch, is seeking a talented Junior Sous Chef to join their busy kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving hospitality environment renowned for delivering exceptional weddings, events, and guest dining experiences.
About the Role
As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of a professional kitchen. Working across weddings, conferences, banquets, and restaurant service, you will play a key role in maintaining high culinary standards while helping to develop junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes for weddings, events, and restaurant service.
- Support the management of kitchen operations during busy service periods.
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
- Assist in stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste.
- Help train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
- Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
- Work collaboratively with the wider hospitality team to deliver memorable guest experiences.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £32,000.
- Opportunity to work in a reputable and established hotel venue.
- Exposure to large-scale weddings, functions, and events.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality business.
- Supportive management team and professional kitchen environment.
- Staff meals while on duty.
- Company discounts and employee benefits package.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a hotel, gastro pub, or restaurant setting.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Experience catering for events, banquets, or weddings is advantageous.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Passion for fresh food and delivering exceptional standards.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Food Hygiene certification preferred.
Whether you’re an ambitious Chef de Partie ready for promotion or an existing Junior Sous Chef seeking a new challenge, this role offers an excellent opportunity to further your career in a busy and rewarding hospitality setting.
