Senior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dining destination as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will support the Head Chef in ensuring high standards of kitchen operations. This role involves leading a team, managing kitchen personnel, and maintaining exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive pay, additional holiday allowances, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Extra holiday allowance

50% staff discount

Career development and training

Guaranteed day off for your birthday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Skills

Job description

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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.

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 learned during your career.

The Senior Sous Chef will lead the kitchen from the main pass, guiding the team through busy services to ensure 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 minimal wastage.
• Ensure every service is the best it can be.
• Lead the team through positive and constructive methods.
• 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.

Requirements:

• 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 leading a large kitchen team.

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 hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team as Senior Sous Chef and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

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.