Senior Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tronc bonus

Discretionary bonus

Holiday allowance

Staff discount

Career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Ivy Restaurants Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Harry's, our Italian-inspired venue, to ensure seamless kitchen operations and maintain the high standards our guests expect. You will lead the kitchen from the pass, drive efficiency, mentor staff, and work closely with the Head Chef to minimise waste and maximise quality.

This role rewards leadership, hands-on cooking, and a focus on profitability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or in a similar busy kitchen role.
• Strong culinary skills and a commitment to quality.
• Leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid understanding of EBITDA and GP to improve profitability.
• Ability to lead a large kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Profitability awareness

Team management

High-pressure performance

Job description

Harry's:

Harry’s is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence amidst rich, dark wood accents and traditional Italian Hospitality. Our restaurants are a haven of Italian Flavors, with a special emphasis on pasta and pizza’s crafted with care and attention to detail.

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.
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus scheme, based on performance against company KPIs.
• 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.
• 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.