Junior Sous Chef - The Ivy Nottingham

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

Job summary

Join The Ivy Collection in London as a Junior Sous Chef! This hands-on role involves collaborating with chefs to maintain high culinary standards, while developing your skills in a dynamic kitchen environment. Enjoy benefits like extra holiday allowance, staff discounts, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Extra holiday allowance

50% staff discount

Gift voucher for career anniversaries

Career development and training

Birthday day off

Access to discounts on retailers and services

Qualifications

• Senior Chef de Partie or similar experience required.
• Passion for learning and growth in a culinary environment.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside line chefs to ensure dish preparation meets high standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Participate in kitchen operations to enhance career development.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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Client:

The Ivy Collection

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

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Job Description:

NEW OPENING – The Ivy Collection | Nottingham

Our journey continues as The Ivy Collection arrives in Nottingham. Set in the heart of this dynamic and historic city, our newest location brings timeless elegance, warm hospitality, and exceptional food to a new audience. We’re building a team that reflects the energy of the city—passionate, committed, and ready to make an impact from the very start.

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 kitchen operations to further develop their career. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Maintaining temperature records.
• Ensuring 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).
• 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 hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

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

The Ivy Collection is 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, engaged, and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.