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Job description

As a Senior Sous Chef at Pier 36 you will be assist the head chef in leading our kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Directs food preparation and works opposite and along with head chef.
• Helps in the design of seasonal changes in food menu.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Responsible for kitchen and staff.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepares food to a high standard.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies in line with company procedure.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, including in a similar sized menu essential.
• Highly skilled in all areas of food preparation and execution in a busy kitchen.
• High level of communication in English to employees with a variety of first languages.
• Proven record of positive staff management.
• Experience in stock management.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a role of similar business size desirable but not essential

Further Information

With a flexible working pattern and attractive salary, along side working in no doubt, one of the top locations on the Island of Ireland, Donaghadee. Pier 36 Bar, Restaurant and guesthouse prides in serving the best locally sourced pub food. Our front of house and kitchen teams work closely together to ensure we surpass customer expectations on every visit.