Junior Sous Chef

Ivy Collection; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury dining establishment in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their culinary team. You will work closely with the Head Chef and line chefs, ensuring high standards in food preparation and kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a professional kitchen and demonstrates strong culinary skills along with excellent teamwork abilities. This role offers career development opportunities and attractive employee benefits such as discounts and additional holidays after service.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

50% staff discount for you and friends

Extra holiday allowance

Career Development and Training

Birthday day off

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for learning and growth.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and basic culinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring correct prep levels by the dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly.
• Maintaining temperature records.
• Monitoring junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed.
• Training staff and monitoring performance.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £37,000 to £37,000 per annum

Salary Description: Competitive

Posted: 18/11/2025

Recruiter: The Ivy Collection

Experience: The Ivy Asia: Featuring open sushi bars and iconic decor, we invite you to join us for an interactive culinary experience like no other. We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team, offering a chance to showcase your skills in a dynamic setting. Whether seasoned or aspiring, join us in redefining luxury dining with each tantalising Asian dish. Embrace the culinary magic of The Ivy Asia and be part of an extraordinary journey through Asian-inspired excellence.

Job Description: The Junior Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards. This is a hands‑on role - perfect for someone who loves being actively involved in the kitchen, cooking on section, leading by example, and working with a passionate team to create memorable culinary experiences for our guests. The Junior Sous Chef will also work alongside the Head Chef and Sous chefs participating in many aspects of the kitchen operations to further develop their career, these may include but are not limited to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Temperature records.
• Junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed.
• Monitoring and training staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for learning and growth.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and basic culinary techniques.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Junior Sous Chef!

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.

Contact Details

The Ivy Collection

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Contact: Ambra Marinelli

Email: #s1-Gen