Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef Employer: MARIA CLARA GAETANI T/A 1810 STEAKHOUSE Location: 1810 STEAKHOUSE, 1 PEARSE ST. ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH, N37 N446 Salary: €36,700 per year Hours of Work: 39 hours per week Key Responsibilities: * Support the Head Chef in the overall management of kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality food production. * Prepare and oversee the cooking of a variety of dishes, ensuring high culinary standards and consistency across all sections. * Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight to maintain standards. * Plan and direct food preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation in line with the restaurant’s standards. * Ensure all sections are properly prepared with full mise en place prior to service. * Participate and monitor service to ensure smooth and timely delivery of dishes, maintaining effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff. * Assist in menu planning, development of specials, and implementation of seasonal dishes. * Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with business needs and cost control targets. * Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and health & safety procedures at all times. * Control food costs, minimise waste, and operate within budgeted margins. * Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas, including storage and refrigeration. * Step into the Head Chef role when required and ensure continuity of kitchen operations. Requirements: * 2 years’ experience as Sous Chef in a busy kitchen. * HACCP knowledge and experience. * Experience in live fire and charcoal/Josper grill cooking techniques * Proficiency in sous vide and modern precision cooking methods * Knowledge of Latin American culinary traditions, including Peruvian and Argentine cuisine * Experience working with high-grade beef cuts, including Wagyu and dry-aged meats * Familiarity with fresh pasta production and Italian-inspired techniques Hours: 39 hours per week Career level: Experienced [Non-Managerial] Closing date: 28 May 2026