Junior Sous- Conors Bar

Join Our Award Winning Culinary Team as a Junior Sous Chef in Conor's Bar

At Castle Leslie Estate, we pride ourselves on delivering memorable dining experiences in one of Ireland's most unique and historic destinations. We're looking for a passionate and talented Junior Sous Chef to join our award winning culinary team in Conor's Bar.

If you have a flair for creating exceptional dishes, a commitment to quality, and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your creativity, skill, and enthusiasm to a kitchen where excellence, locally inspired cuisine, and outstanding guest experiences are at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and leading the kitchen team in delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect the quality and character of Castle Leslie Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take the next step in their culinary career within a renowned hospitality destination.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the day-to-day operation of Conor's Bar kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Lead and inspire your section, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
• Work closely with senior chefs on seasonal menu development, creative dish presentation, and kitchen innovation.
• Help manage stock control, food ordering, and kitchen organisation while minimising waste.
• Ensure all food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards are consistently upheld.

Why Join Castle Leslie Estate?

• Proudly recognised as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces since 2022.
• Work in one of Ireland's most iconic country estates, renowned for its hospitality, heritage, and exceptional food offering.
• Be part of an award-winning culinary team that values creativity, collaboration, and professional development.
• Enjoy regular team events and social activities that celebrate our people and culture.
• Attractive employee discounts across the Estate and local area.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Wellness programme supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous learning within a large 2 property estate

The Details

• Full-Time | Permanent Position
• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and qualifications
• Additional gratuities and tips

If you're passionate about great food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and are looking to develop your career in a unique and inspiring setting, we'd love to hear from you. Join Castle Leslie Estate and help create unforgettable dining experiences for guests from around the world.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• Housing allowance
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Chef de Partie: 2 year minimum (required)
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required) unfortunately we don't support sponsorship at this time

  Diversity & Inclusion:

  Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers. All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.

  Support & Reasonable Accommodations:

  We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are happy to support.

  If you have individual needs or accommodations you’d like to discuss, you can email: HR@castleleslie.com or do so during the interview process.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.

Company Culture

Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work.

One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, A diversity program, Free parking, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Event tickets, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Discount in gift shop, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Starting from €15.00 per hour