Hotel Sous Chef
Job description
We are seeking to recruit a talented, proactive Sous Chef to join our fantastic kitchen team. We are looking for someone with an overall focus on delivering excellent food every time, someone who will provide support to our Head Chef and assist in the training and development of our team. We can offer you an opportunity to progress in your career and build upon your existing experience. If you believe you have what it takes to become an integral part of our team and can show experience in the skills below then we look forward to hearing from you.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Assisting in the training of junior chefs.
- Working during service on different sections when required.
- Assisting other chefs in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to the highest standard in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment.
- Assisting Head Chef in administrative tasks such as ordering, invoicing, and rostering.
- Working within and maintaining all associated Health, Safety, Fire, and Hygiene guidelines and procedures.
- Ensuring high standards are consistently met and making sure your personal appearance and uniform are in line with the required Resort standards at all times.
- Attend any training that has been set up to aid your own personal development.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering quality food and service.
- Have at least 2-3 years experience working as a Sous chef. Preference may be given to those who have more experience working within high-volume restaurants.
- Organisational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Have a flexible approach to working shifts and must be available to work daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Hold basic Food Hygiene Qualification or above.
- Ability to deliver high standards of presentation and demonstrate pride in the Galgorm Collection brand.
- Vacancy ID
- 1789781
- Job ref.
- FBAFB 04/26
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Ballymena, Galgorm
- Salary
- £40,000 per annum
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 02/10/2026
- Closing date
- 09/10/2026
- Worktime
- Full Time Shifts primarily 4/5 days out of 7 including weekend work.