Junior Sous Chef

O’Donoghue Ring Collection is home to Hotels, Apartments, Spa, Restaurants & Bars centrally located in the vibrant town centre of Killarney and Castle Island, Co. Kerry. Our company philosophy is built upon three core values: employee experience, customer experience, and standards of excellence. Awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ in December 2023 - 2024 and Green Hospitality Certified.The Junior Sous Chef at The Killarney Avenue Hotel plays a crucial role in supporting the kitchen leadership team. This position requires a skilled and motivated culinary professional who is eager to contribute to the creation of high-quality dishes and the overall success of the kitchen. The Junior Sous Chef will assist in the daily operations, including food preparation, cooking on the grill and presentation, ensuring that all dishes meet the hotel's standards of excellence.Key Responsibilities:Food Preparation and Cooking:Assist in the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of dishes, ensuring consistency and quality.Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new recipes and menu items.Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety at all times.Kitchen Management:Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing the kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations.Oversee specific sections of the kitchen, ensuring that all team members are working efficiently and effectively.Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.Inventory and Stock Control:Assist in managing inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to minimize waste.Ensure that all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and available for use.Quality Control:Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards.Implement and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure excellent service and customer satisfaction.Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff to coordinate orders and manage workflow.Innovation and Creativity:Contribute ideas for improving food offerings and kitchen operations.The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in a busy kitchen environment.Why O’Donoghue Ring Collection?When you join the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, you join a community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver first-in-class results. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:Awarded a Great Place to Work 2024Competitive salariesDiscounts on Hotel Stays, and special staff rates in any of our hotels across the collection, on top of special Family and Friend rates for accommodation.Discounts on Dining, discounts for all food outlets in 4 hotels for you and a companion, as well as the individual restaurants and bars that are part of the collection.Meals on Duty, meals are prepared for you during your work hours and are provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.Free Coffee on Duty, provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.Discounts for Take-Away, further discounts for takeaway teas, and coffees for staff members.Career Progression, we set a clear career path with each of our interested employees.Employee Fitness, free access to leisure centres, and Family discounts to membership in our range of Leisure Centres.Employee Wellness, ODR Collection Staff Wellness programme is available to all staff as well as discounts on all luxury spa products and spa treatments in our award-winning Spa.Learning & Development, access to a variety of learning tools through our online training software. We offer a range of internships annually in a variety of different departments to nourish development, as well as cross-training in different departments.Flexible working hours, a choice of flexible hours in social environments.Team Events, social Calendar of team events such as employee appreciation week, beach cleaning, and much more. If you want to make an impact, O’Donoghue Ring Collection is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our careers page. O’Donoghue Ring Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.