Sous Chef - Banqueting

About the role

Cashel Palace Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux luxury destination beside the Rock of Cashel, is seeking a Sous Chef - Banqueting to join its culinary leadership team. Working with the Head Chef - Banqueting and Executive Sous Chef, you will help deliver food for weddings, private dining, conferences, celebrations and corporate events, and lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the banqueting kitchen and support the delivery of weddings, conferences, private dining events and special occasions.
• Prepare and present dishes to five-star standards, working with the Head Chef on menus, preparation schedules and service execution.
• Supervise and support Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control, and ensure HACCP compliance, food safety and hygiene.
• Help with stock control, ordering and kitchen inventory, and manage labour resources during busy event periods.
• Contribute ideas for menu innovation and continuous improvement, and help manage recruitment and onboarding.

Required profile

• Professional Cookery Qualification (Level 6 or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior kitchen role in a quality hotel, restaurant or hospitality operation.
• Experience catering for weddings, conferences, banquets or large-scale events.
• HACCP and Food Safety certification.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Desirable: luxury or five-star hotel experience, high-volume banqueting experience, knowledge of food costing and stock management, leadership or supervisory training.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including uniform provision and meals on duty.
• Training, learning and career development, with progression and succession opportunities.
• Staff recognition programmes, employee wellbeing initiatives and an employee discount.
• Bike to work scheme, food allowance, company events and additional leave.