Junior Sous Chef

The Ivy Collection; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Ivy Collection as a Junior Sous Chef, where you will play a crucial role in kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food preparation and team management. This position offers an engaging workplace with a commitment to your culinary career development and the opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

50% staff discount

Extra holiday allowance

Career Development and Training

Birthday off guaranteed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for learning.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct prep levels by team.
• Monitor and train junior staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Experience as Senior Chef de Partie or similar

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The Ivy Collectionisestablishedas an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivyrepresentselegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectationsremainsunwavering.

Job Description:

TheJunior Sous Chefwill workalongsidethe line chefs,to ensure every dish ispreparedto our high standards,This is ahands-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 chefsparticipatinginmanyaspectsof the kitchenoperationsto further develop their career, these may include butarenotlimitedto the followingresponsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct prep levelsbyour dedicated prep team.
• Ensuringdeliveriesand stock areput awaycorrectlyby theGoodsReceiver.
• Temperature records.
• Junior staffwellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotasarecompleted.
• Monitoring andtrainingstaff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Previousexperience asa SeniorChef dePartieor 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 allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% 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 and take the next step in your career as aJunior Sous Chef!

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.

Compensation: Competitive salary