The Harbour Hotel is a contemporary 4-star hotel located in the heart of Galway City, just minutes from Eyre Square. Our food offering focuses on quality, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, with modern Irish cuisine at the heart of our menus.

We are currently seeking a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie looking to take the next step into kitchen management, or an existing Junior Sous Chef looking to further develop their career within a busy hotel environment.

The Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and organisation while helping to lead and develop the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Supervise and support the kitchen team during service.
• Lead by example and help maintain a positive, professional working environment.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Assist with the training and development of junior chefs.
• Ensure all food safety, HACCP and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, rotation and minimising food waste.
• Support the management team with maintaining effective food and labour cost controls.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are maintained to the highest standards.
• Work closely with the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver an excellent guest experience.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen operation in the absence of senior kitchen management when required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or experienced Chef de Partie.
• Has strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food.
• Has experience working in a busy hotel, restaurant or similar professional kitchen environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
• Can remain organised and calm during busy service periods.
• Has excellent knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Is reliable, flexible and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Is motivated to develop their career and take on greater responsibility.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards.

What We Offer

• Meals while on duty.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities within the hotel and wider MHL Hotel Collection.
• Employee recognition initiatives.
• Employee wellbeing and social activities.
• Discounted hotel rates across participating properties.
• A supportive and professional working environment.

Join Our Team

If you are an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in your career and would like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a busy Galway City hotel, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to join the Kitchen Team at Harbour Hotel Galway.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates whose experience and profile closely match the requirements of the role. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and for taking the time to apply.