Sous Chef, Avoca Ballsbridge

at  AVOCA

Avoca operates in 14 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.
We are looking for an experienced chef to lead our restaurant team in our Avoca Ballsbridge location.
The Sous Chef will take responsibility for managing the day-to-day kitchen operations of the Fodder restaurant. They will ensure consistent high levels of friendly and professional service, responding promptly to individual guest’s & business needs. The ability to lead a team, cope well under pressure, demonstrate a passion for quality and good communication and organization skills are very important for this role.

• HACCP - Food systems management should be up to date and compliant with HACCP and EHO guidelines. Rotation of stock should be regularly practiced (FIFO - First in, first out). Ask questions, make sure you are up to date with HACCP training.
• Food Preparation - Daily and Weekly food preparation should be undertaken to ensure preparation for the following day or week is of a high standard and sufficient.
• Kitchen Setup/End of Day Duties - ensuring all counters and surfaces are clean, along with storage shelves and storage fridges.
• Food storage - Along with HACCP, food should be stored in appropriate, clean, dry containers and labelled with date of production AND use by date.
• Food Presentation - Ensure that all food/dishes are presentable in keeping with Avoca standards or as directed by your line manager/Head Chef.