Head Chef - The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie, London

The Ivy Collection; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is excited to open a new location and seeks a Head Chef to lead their kitchen operations in Hounslow. You will manage culinary direction, ensure high food quality, and develop a positive team atmosphere. This is a pivotal role for someone passionate about quality and creativity in a thriving restaurant environment.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

Annual Bonus based on site performance

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

100% staff discount for dining

Career Development and Training

Guaranteed day off for your Birthday

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and maintain high standards of food quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of EBITDA & GP

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Job description

NEW OPENING – The Ivy Collection | Northcote Road

We’re excited to bring The Ivy Collection to the heart ofNorthcote Road, one of South West London’s most vibrant and characterful neighbourhoods. This new opening offers a unique opportunity to be part of something special from day one—helping to shape a brand-new team and deliver the signature Ivy experience in a fresh new setting.

Job Description:

AsHead Chef, you will be at the forefront of our kitchen operations, shaping theculinarydirection of the establishment. Your role involvesleading the kitchen team,maintaininghigh standardsof food quality,monitoringKPI’sand ensuringoperationalefficiency.

This is a pivotal leadership position for someone whothrivesin a fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team through positive and constructive methods.
• Achieving consistent GP results.
• Accurate Labour forecast to ensure that targets are achieved.
• Maintain a high customer satisfaction score.
• Ensure the Prep Team & Goods receiverare following management instructions.
• Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage.
• Ensureaccuratedaily due diligence.
• Looking after staff wellbeing,working towards highstaff retention.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff tomaintainhigh food standards.
• Pioneer a positive work environment and fostering teamwork.

Requirements:

• Previousexperience as aHeadChefor similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Completeunderstanding of EBITDA & GP.
• UnderstandingPnL’sto make positive cuts,increasing overall profit.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience inorganising and leadinga large kitchen team.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay(based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Annual Bonusbased on site performance.
• Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 100% staff discountfor you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with agift voucherto dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• You can takeyour Birthdayas a dayoff- Guaranteed!
• Access to discountson 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team asHead Chefto delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The Ivy Collectionis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us:Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.