Red D are recruiting an Executive Sous Chef for an award-winning 4-star hotel in Co. Leitrim. This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious chef with proven upmarket hotel experience to take on a senior leadership role in a property renowned for its food, service and events.

As Executive Sous Chef, you’ll support the Executive Head Chef in managing a busy kitchen that combines high-quality dining with high-volume catering. From refined restaurant service to weddings, banquets and large corporate events, you’ll ensure standards remain consistently excellent across all outlets.
Key Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Executive Head Chef and oversee kitchen operations
• Lead, mentor and motivate a large brigade, maintaining a professional and positive environment
• Deliver consistently high standards across restaurant, bar, weddings, banqueting and large-scale functions
• Contribute to menu development, supplier management and costings
• Control stock, labour and GP, ensuring efficiency and profitability
• Drive compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards
• Support the development of junior chefs through training and coaching

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-end venue
• Strong background in upmarket à la carte service and large-scale banqueting
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, calm and hands-on under pressure
• Financial acumen with a track record in cost management and GP delivery
• Passion for modern Irish cuisine and seasonal, locally sourced produce

What’s on Offer

• Excellent salary package
• Meals on duty
• Free parking
• Company discounts
• Career progression in a highly regarded 4-star property

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply