Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry pay

Staff discount 50%

Career development and training

Apprenticeships

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in Canterbury is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen team while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. You will work alongside line cooks to ensure every dish meets our high quality benchmarks and provide leadership during service.

As a hands-on leader, you will train staff, manage performance, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and career development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Requires previous sous chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and commitment to quality.
• Leads with clear communication and teamwork.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Experience managing a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety practices.
• Familiar with GP and stock control processes.
• Able to organise multiple checks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prep levels by the prep team and correct stock handling.
• Oversee deliveries and ensure goods are stored properly.
• Perform daily due diligence to maintain standards.
• Support junior staff wellbeing and morale.
• Check cleaning rotas and hygiene compliance.
• Lead on health and safety compliance and hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor staff to sustain excellence in execution.
• Assist in performance management of kitchen staff.
• Support Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary skills

Leadership & communication

High-pressure environment

Large kitchen team

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety practices

GP and stock control

Job description

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:

The Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards. The role is a leadership role but still requires you to be hands-on – perfect for someone who still loves cooking but wants to perfect their leadership skills.

With such a large kitchen team, you are able to focus on each aspect of the role, so that when you are on section with the team you are focused on food quality and training and when you are on Pass you are fully focused on leading the team through a great service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Daily due diligence.
• Junior staff wellbeing.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
• Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in working with a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
• A knowledge of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise and direct many checks at once.

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.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our kitchen team as Sous Chef and be a part of 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.