Job Description Job Title: Sous Chef Employer: MARIA CLARA GAETANI T/A 1810 STEAKHOUSE Location: 1810 STEAKHOUSE, 1 PEARSE ST. ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH, N37 N446 Salary: €36,700 per year Hours of Work: 39 hours per week Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef in the overall management of kitchen operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality food production. Prepare and oversee the cooking of a variety of dishes, ensuring high culinary standards and consistency across all sections. Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight to maintain standards. Plan and direct food preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation in line with the restaurant’s standards. Ensure all sections are properly prepared with full mise en place prior to service. Participate and monitor service to ensure smooth and timely delivery of dishes, maintaining effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff. Assist in menu planning, development of specials, and implementation of seasonal dishes. Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with business needs and cost control targets. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and health & safety procedures at all times. Control food costs, minimise waste, and operate within budgeted margins. Maintain cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas, including storage and refrigeration. Step into the Head Chef role when required and ensure continuity of kitchen operations. Requirements 2 years’ experience as Sous Chef in a busy kitchen. HACCP knowledge and experience. Experience in live fire and charcoal/Josper grill cooking techniques. Proficiency in sous vide and modern precision cooking methods. Knowledge of Latin American culinary traditions, including Peruvian and Argentine cuisine. Experience working with high-grade beef cuts, including Wagyu and dry-aged meats. Familiarity with fresh pasta production and Italian-inspired techniques.