Senior Sous Chef

The Ivy Collection; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a new opening in South West London. As part of a dynamic culinary team, you will ensure high-quality dish preparation, lead kitchen operations, and drive team performance. With competitive pay and great benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to shape an exceptional dining experience in a vibrant neighborhood.

Benefits

Competitive Industry Pay

Extra Holiday Allowance

50% Staff Discount

Career Development and Training

Birthday Day Off

Access to Discounts on Retailers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations ensuring high standards.
• Assist in scheduling and performance management.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Skills

Understanding of EBITDA & GP

Ability to Thrive in Pressure

Job description

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NEW OPENING – The Ivy Collection | Northcote Road

We’re excited to bring The Ivy Collection to the heart ofNorthcote Road, one of South West London’s most vibrant and characterful neighbourhoods. This new opening offers a unique opportunity to be part of something special from day one—helping to shape a brand-new team and deliver the signature Ivy experience in a fresh new setting.

Job Description:

AsSenior Sous Chef, you will serve as the right hand to the Head Chef, ensuring seamless kitchen operationsandintegratingthe best practices you have learnt during your career.

The Senior Sous Chef will lead the kitchen from the main pass,guidingthe team through busy services ensuringevery dish meets ourhigh standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assistwith wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Assistin scheduling, staffing, and performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Ensurethatevery dishin preparedandexecutedto 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.
• Ensuring every service is the best it can be.
• Lead the team through positive andconstructivemethods.
• Looking after staff wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff tomaintainhigh food standards.
• Pioneera positive work environment and fostering teamwork.

Requirements:

• Previousexperience as aSeniorSous Chefor similar rolein 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.
• UnderstandingPnL’sto make positive cutsincreasingoverall profit.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay(based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discountfor you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with agift voucherto dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
• You can takeyour Birthdayas a dayoff- Guaranteed!
• Access to discountson 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary teamas Senior Sous Chefand contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The Ivy Collectionis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.