Red D are recruiting a Junior Sous Chef for a small luxury coastal hotel in Dun Laoghaire, home to a highly regarded restaurant known for precise cooking, strong produce and serious attention to detail.

This is an intimate, focused kitchen where standards are high, the team is tight, and the Junior Sous Chef plays a visible, hands-on leadership role every day.

This Junior Sous Chef job offers the chance to step into real responsibility, working closely with an experienced Head Chef while developing the skills and confidence required to progress to Sous Chef level. It will suit a strong Senior Chef de Partie who wants to step up in a structured, professional kitchen.

The Role

Kitchen Leadership & Service

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
• Lead service across sections including larder, pasta, mains and pass
• Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs
• Ensure prep is organised, service runs smoothly and standards are maintained at all times
• Maintain rigorous food hygiene and operational discipline

Team Development & Communication

• Act as the link between senior chefs and Chef de Partie and Commis chefs
• Support the training and induction of new team members
• Help create a professional, respectful kitchen culture
• Lead by example through preparation, organisation and service

Food Quality & Menu Execution

• Work alongside senior chefs to deliver a consistent, produce-driven menu
• Contribute ideas and techniques while maintaining the restaurant’s identity
• Protect the integrity, presentation and quality of every dish

The Kitchen Environment

• Small luxury hotel with a focused, quality-driven restaurant
• Fully equipped modern kitchen including wood-fired cooking
• Strong leadership and clear direction
• Genuine opportunity to grow into a Sous Chef role

What’s on Offer

• Salary €40,000 to €45,000 depending on experience, plus tips
• 40–44 hour working week
• Complimentary staff meals on duty
• Structured training including butchery, fish preparation, pasta, bread and sauces
• Staff dining privileges and team dining experiences
• Supportive leadership and progression opportunities
• Coastal location in Dun Laoghaire

Who This Junior Sous Chef Role Will Suit

• Senior Chef de Partie ready to step into a Junior Sous Chef position
• Experience in a quality hotel or restaurant kitchen
• Strong organisational ability and leadership presence
• Commitment to consistency, standards and professional service
• Full permission to work in Ireland

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