Newcastle - Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee dining discount across The IV

Birthday day off

Job summary

The Ivy New Castle in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will work alongside line chefs, lead sections, and stay hands-on to perfect your leadership and culinary skills.

With a large kitchen brigade, you will focus on food quality, training, and delivering exceptional service during busy shifts. Previous Sous Chef experience in a busy environment, strong culinary skills, and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Daily due diligence.
• Junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
• Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Job description

We are delighted to be opening The Ivy New Castle later this year!

The Ivy Collection:

The Ivy Collection is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivy represents elegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectations remains unwavering.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Salary: Benchmarked to industry
• Enjoy the Ivy Magic as a Guest: Enjoy an employee dining discount across The Ivy Collection, so you can experience the restaurants you help bring to life.
• Your Birthday Celebrated: Enjoy a guaranteed day off on your birthday, giving you the time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the occasion your way.
• Career Milestones Recognition: We commemorate each work anniversary with a dining voucher, our way of recognising the contribution you make to the team over time
• Long Service Holiday Reward: With our long service holiday reward, you receive additional holiday allowance with length of service, rewarding loyalty and dedication as your career with us grows.
• Get Paid, Your Way: Through the app, you can make use of practical tools and guidance to help you earn, learn, save, spend and borrow with greater confidence.
• Always-On Wellbeing & Safety Support: Support should always be there when it matters most. That is why we offer 24/7 confidential wellbeing and safety support, whenever you need guidance, reassurance or practical help.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Access discounts on hundreds of retailers, plus health, entertainment, travel and more

Job Description:

The Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards. The role is a leadership role but still requires you to be hands-on – perfect for someone who still loves cooking but wants to perfect their leadership skills.

With such a large kitchen team, you are able to focus on each aspect of the role, so that when you are on section with the team you are focused on food quality and training and when you are on Pass you are fully focused on leading the team through a great service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Daily due diligence.
• Junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
• Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in working with a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
• A knowledge of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise and direct many checks at once.

Join our kitchen team as Sous Chef and be a part of delivering exceptional dining experiences!

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.