Senior Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to enhance kitchen operations. You will be the right hand to the Head Chef, leading a dedicated team to ensure high culinary standards. Requires strong culinary skills, a passion for quality, and effective leadership abilities. The role offers competitive pay, additional holiday allowances, and various employee discounts. A great opportunity to make a significant impact in a fine dining environment.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

50% staff discount

Career development and training

Birthday guaranteed day off

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Strong understanding of EBITDA & GP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Schedule, staff and manage kitchen personnel.
• Ensure every dish is prepared to high standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Understanding of EBITDA & GP

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Job description

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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.

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 in prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring 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.
• Looking 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 fostering 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 in 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 100s 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, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.