Compass Group

Sous Chef

Compass Group

Full-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime.

As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience.

If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!

In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers

Identifying opportunities to improve our food service

Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported

Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers

Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste

Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards

Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets

Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards

Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Sous Chef will:

Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive

Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships

Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner

Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers

Have a desire to succeed in your role

Possess the ability to work under pressure

Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Passionate about great-tasting food

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary.

Job Reference: com/0610/98711001/52829638/R/ROI #Republic of Ireland

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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