Sous Chef
We are seeking an experienced and talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes and maintaining a smooth workflow. You will be responsible for supervising and motivating the kitchen staff, assisting with menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for creating extraordinary dining experiences.
About the role
Company Overview:
Lough Erne Resort is a luxury 5-star hotel and golf resort situated in the picturesque surroundings of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Renowned for its exceptional service, breathtaking views, and world-class facilities, the resort offers a truly unforgettable experience for guests.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and talented Sous Chef to join our award-winning culinary team at Lough Erne Resort. As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Executive Head Chef to oversee the daily operations of our kitchens, ensuring the delivery of exceptional cuisine and maintaining the highest standards of quality. You will play a crucial role in leading and motivating our kitchen staff, contributing to menu development, ensuring efficient workflows, and upholding strict food safety and sanitation practices. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise and contribute to the success of a renowned luxury resort.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Executive Head Chef:
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Head Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations.
- Contribute to menu planning, creating innovative dishes, and ensuring a diverse culinary experience for our guests.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
2. Leadership and Supervision:
- Provide guidance, training, and supervision to the kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and apprentices.
- Foster a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, creativity, and excellence.
- Lead by example, inspiring the team to consistently deliver exceptional cuisine.
3. Food Preparation and Cooking:
- Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes, utilizing your culinary skills and creativity.
- Ensure that all dishes are prepared and presented according to the resort's high standards.
- Monitor food portioning, quality, and consistency to exceed guest expectations.
4. Operational Excellence:
- Uphold the resort's strict food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Assist in inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs.
5. Guest Satisfaction and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to meet guest requirements and preferences.
- Respond promptly to guest feedback, inquiries, and special requests.
- Contribute to creating a memorable dining experience for our guests.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-end hotel, resort, or fine dining establishment.
- Extensive culinary knowledge and expertise, with a passion for creating exceptional cuisine.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and inspire the kitchen team.
- Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure.
- In-depth understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
- Ability to contribute to menu development, ensuring variety and innovation.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications are preferred.
Join our renowned culinary team at Lough Erne Resort and be part of an exceptional hospitality experience. To apply, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you are the perfect fit for the Sous Chef position at Lough Erne Resort.
Lough Erne Resort
A WORLD APART Lough Erne Resort, is the ultimate expression in old world heritage and new world luxury. Located minutes from Enniskillen, Irelands only island town, it is easily accessible from Belfast, Dublin, Derry, Donegal and Sligo Airports. Nestled on a 600 acre peninsula on the breath-taking Fermanagh Lakes, its 120 Luxury Rooms & Suites, offer stunning panoramic views from almost every vantage point. The Resort features two championship golf courses, including The Faldo Course, The Academy, The Thai Spa, 6 Conference & Meeting Rooms, a variety of innovative Dining experiences from our talented culinary team led by acclaimed Executive Head Chef Stephen Holland, combined with the adventure playground that is the Great Outdoors. Any stay at Lough Erne Resort guarantees the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, fine food, delectable drinks and the warmest Fermanagh welcome. The resort team will work with you and your clients to curate event solutions and experiential programmes for our luxury Golf, Incentive, Meetings & Group travel products set against the incredible backdrop of the Fermanagh Lakes.
Careers at Lough Erne Resort At Lough Erne Resort our recruitment philosophy is simply to recruit for attitude and train for skills. Lough Erne Resort is committed to providing guests with the highest standards of attention and personal care. In order to deliver this we seek to employ individuals who share our passion and dedication for delivering and achieving guest excellence. Our team is dedicated and work in a service driven environment in which people come first Need and Anticipation: The people who work for us have the ability to anticipate the needs of our guests and must be motivated by raising service standards to the highest level attainable at all times The Best Working Conditions: We believe in investing in our people since it is vital that each and every person within the organization is motivated and happy. Only then can we provide the best. We offer competitive salaries and working conditions whatever your chosen field of expertise and level in the organization.
Our benefits
You can expect excellent training and career development opportunities at Lough Erne Resort