Executive Sous Chef
Executive Sous Chef
Step into a world of culinary excellence at the Osprey Hotel, a luxurious four-star spa hotel nestled in the heart of vibrant Naas, just 35 minutes from Dublin. We pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, and that begins with an exceptional dining journey. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Sous Chef to join our passionate team, where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and every day presents a new opportunity to excel.
As our Executive Sous Chef, you will be a pivotal leader in shaping the culinary landscape of the Osprey Hotel. You will drive our kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of outstanding food quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact, contributing to menu innovation, inspiring and developing a high-performing team, and upholding the impeccable standards that define our brand and commitment to gastronomic excellence.
About this role
As our Executive Sous Chef, you will be integral to shaping our culinary offering and operational success, working closely with the Executive Head Chef to:
Inspire Culinary Excellence: Collaborate on creating innovative, seasonal menus for all hotel outlets, events, and banqueting, ensuring consistent, high-quality presentation and portion control.
Drive Operational Efficiency: Lead the daily operations across all kitchen areas, implementing efficient production schedules and managing stock, ordering, and supplier relationships to optimise cost control and profitability.
Cultivate a High-Performing Team: Manage, train, and mentor our kitchen brigade, fostering a positive, professional, and high-performing culture through regular training, development, and leading by example.
Champion Standards & Compliance: Ensure full adherence to HACCP, food safety legislation, and hotel policies, maintaining impeccable hygiene and cleanliness standards through rigorous audits and documentation.
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the wider leadership team (General Manager, Hotel Manager, Event Manager) to uphold brand standards, enhance guest satisfaction, and contribute to strategic decisions on menu engineering and pricing.
We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef who embodies passion, precision, and leadership. Your profile will ideally include:
Demonstrable experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef within a high-volume, quality-focused hotel environment.
Exceptional culinary expertise, driven by a passion for fresh, seasonal, and innovative cuisine.
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of inspiring, developing, and managing diverse kitchen teams.
A comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations, including advanced cost control, menu engineering, and profitability management.
In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, and compliance requirements.
The ability to thrive under pressure, consistently delivering exceptional standards and maintaining strong organisational skills.
Excellent communication and collaborative abilities, fostering strong relationships across all departments and with suppliers.
