Junior Sous- Conors Bar

As Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and leading the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect the quality and character of Castle Leslie Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in their culinary career within a renowned hospitality destination.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the day-to-day operation of Conor's Bar kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service.

• Lead and inspire your section, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing junior team members.

• Work closely with senior chefs on seasonal menu development, creative dish presentation, and kitchen innovation.

• Help manage stock control, food ordering, and kitchen organisation while minimising waste.

• Ensure all food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards are consistently upheld.

Why Join Castle Leslie Estate?

• Proudly recognised as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces since 2022.

• Work in one of Ireland's most iconic country estates, renowned for its hospitality, heritage, and exceptional food offering.

• Be part of an award-winning culinary team that values creativity, collaboration, and professional development.

• Enjoy regular team events and social activities that celebrate our people and culture.

• Attractive employee discounts across the Estate and local area.

• Complimentary meals while on duty.

• Wellness programme supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.

• Opportunities for career progression and continuous learning within a large 2 property estate

The Details

• Full-Time | Permanent Position

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and qualifications

• Additional gratuities and tips

If you're passionate about great food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and are looking to develop your career in a unique and inspiring setting, we'd love to hear from you. Join Castle Leslie Estate and help create unforgettable dining experiences for guests from around the world.

Benefits:

• Company events

• Employee discount

• Food allowance

• Housing allowance

• Wellness program

Experience:

• Chef de Partie: 2 year minimum (required)

• Work authorisation: Ireland (required) unfortunately we don't support sponsorship at this time

  Diversity & Inclusion:

  Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers. All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.

  Support & Reasonable Accommodations:

  We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are happy to support.

  If you have individual needs or accommodations you’d like to discuss, you can email: HR@castleleslie.com or do so during the interview process.