Hands-On Sous Chef: Lead, Train, Elevate Cuisine

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry pay

Staff discount 50%

Career development and training

Apprenticeships

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in Canterbury is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen team while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. You will work alongside line cooks to ensure every dish meets our high quality benchmarks and provide leadership during service.

As a hands-on leader, you will train staff, manage performance, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and career development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Requires previous sous chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and commitment to quality.
• Leads with clear communication and teamwork.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Experience managing a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety practices.
• Familiar with GP and stock control processes.
• Able to organise multiple checks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prep levels by the prep team and correct stock handling.
• Oversee deliveries and ensure goods are stored properly.
• Perform daily due diligence to maintain standards.
• Support junior staff wellbeing and morale.
• Check cleaning rotas and hygiene compliance.
• Lead on health and safety compliance and hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor staff to sustain excellence in execution.
• Assist in performance management of kitchen staff.
• Support Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary skills

Leadership & communication

High-pressure environment

Large kitchen team

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety practices

GP and stock control

Job description

The Ivy Collection in Canterbury is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen team while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. You will work alongside line cooks to ensure every dish meets our high quality benchmarks and provide leadership during service.

As a hands-on leader, you will train staff, manage performance, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and career development opportunities await.