Executive Sous Chef - Dunluce Lodge

£46,000 per annum, 40 hours per week

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our prestigious kitchen team and elevate our guests' dining experience. At Dunluce Lodge, we take pride in creating memorable meals that highlight local, Irish, and international food trends, crafted with respect for our valued suppliers and deep-rooted culinary ethos.

• Proven experience as an Executive or Senior Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel or Rosette/Michelin restaurant.
• Mastery in modern food trends, with the skill to create exceptional, unique dishes.
• Lead and inspire our culinary team, from Sous Chefs to Commis Chefs, with a blend of strategic and hands‑on leadership.
• Uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence, health, and safety across Dunluce Lodge.
• Forge strong relationships with suppliers, securing premium local ingredients at competitive prices.
• Develop and mentor the entire kitchen brigade, offering guidance that encourages growth and creativity.
• Collaborate with all teams at the lodge, ensuring seamless communication to drive success.

At Dunluce Lodge, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a highly respected kitchen, develop alongside skilled chefs, and be part of a team that’s dedicated to excellence. If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise to our kitchen and create a dining experience that resonates with our ethos, we want to hear from you.

• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family.
• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well‑fuelled.
• Access to high‑street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend bonuses, starting at £250.

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #Healthy Habits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 37 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco, Double Tree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans for 2025 and beyond.