Hands-On Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Mentor Team

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Belfast City District; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Tronc bonus

Extra holiday days

Staff discount

Gift vouchers

Career development and training

Retail discounts

Résumé du poste

The Ivy Belfast is seeking a Sous Chef to work alongside line chefs, leading by example while staying hands-on with cooking. You will guide a large kitchen team across service periods, focusing on food quality, training, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will partner with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, health and safety, and a positive team environment in a vibrant all-day dining setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in working with a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
• A knowledge of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise and direct many checks at once.

Responsabilités

• Ensure correct prep levels with the prep team.
• Oversee goods receiving and stock put-away.
• Perform daily due diligence and supervise junior staff wellbeing.
• Monitor cleaning rotas and health and safety hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff for consistency and excellence.
• Assist with performance management and support the Head Chef.

Connaissances

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

High-pressure environment

Team management

Food safety

Outils

Kitchen equipment

Description du poste

The Ivy Belfast is seeking a Sous Chef to work alongside line chefs, leading by example while staying hands-on with cooking. You will guide a large kitchen team across service periods, focusing on food quality, training, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will partner with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, health and safety, and a positive team environment in a vibrant all-day dining setting.