Senior Sous Chef

Overview

Myevrii is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join a professional kitchen team in Trim, Co. Meath. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a high-standard, fast-paced environment and is ready to take a lead role in supporting kitchen operations.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all services. This role is ideal for a confident culinary professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining strong operational standards, and contributing to menu innovation and seasonal development.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen and overall service delivery.
• Lead, guide, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain a productive and positive working environment.
• Ensure all dishes meet the highest standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Maintain strict compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety procedures at all times.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal menu changes, and recipe refinement.
• Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Step into the Head Chef role when required, ensuring continuity and high standards in their absence.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house and management teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.

What Makes This Role Unique

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a respected kitchen environment where your culinary expertise and operational input will be valued. You will have the chance to influence menu direction, support team development, and contribute directly to the success of a professional and high-performing kitchen. For the right candidate, this role offers both responsibility and the opportunity to grow within a stable, full-time position.

• Proven experience working at Sous Chef level or in a strong Senior Chef de Partie role within a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a kitchen team in a busy, high-pressure environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and service standards.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP, food hygiene, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification or equivalent qualification is required.
• Ability to maintain consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all dishes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
• Experience with stock management, ordering, inventory control, and waste minimisation.
• Flexibility to support the kitchen as needed, including stepping up in the Head Chef's absence.
• A genuine passion for food, standards, and delivering an excellent dining experience.

• Competitive annual salary of €45,000.
• Full-time, permanent position with long-term stability.
• Opportunity to work in a professional kitchen with high standards.
• Leadership responsibility and the chance to step into the Head Chef role when required.
• Involvement in menu development and seasonal culinary innovation.
• Supportive team environment with scope to influence kitchen culture and performance.
• Opportunity to develop professionally within a respected hospitality business.