Senior Sous Chef

Ivy Collection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic fine dining establishment located in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations effectively. You will lead the team through busy services, ensuring every dish meets exceptional quality standards. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, strong culinary skills, and excellent leadership abilities. The role offers competitive pay, additional holiday for long service, and a 50% discount for staff dining among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

50% staff discount for you and friends

Extra holiday allowance

Career development and training

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Experience in leading a large kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Ensure that every dish is prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of EBITDA & GP

Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Job description

As Senior Sous Chef, you will serve as the right hand to the Head Chef, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and integrating the best practices you have learnt during your career. The Senior Sous Chef will lead the kitchen from the main pass, guiding the team through busy services ensuring every dish meets our high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Assist in scheduling, staffing, and performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Ensure that every dish is prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Ensure correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensure deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage.
• Lead the team through positive and constructive methods.
• Daily due diligence.
• Look after staff wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.
• Pioneer a positive work environment and foster teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of EBITDA & GP.
• Understanding PnL's to make positive cuts increasing overall profit.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in leading a large kitchen team.

Benefits

• The Ivy Collection is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service.
• 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 as Senior Sous Chef and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences. 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.