Sous Chef

The Ivy Collection; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Industry pay

50% staff discount

Career Development and Training

Extra holiday allowance

Gift vouchers for dining

Résumé du poste

The Ivy Collection is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen in London. You will work alongside line cooks to uphold high standards, while also mentoring and developing the team for consistency and excellence.

Responsibilities include managing prep levels, stock control, and health and safety compliance, with a focus on food quality and training. This role offers competitive industry pay and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Ensure correct prep levels by the prep team.
• Coordinate deliveries and stock with Goods Receiver.
• Check cleaning rotas are completed and compliant with health and safety.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain a positive work environment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Culinary skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Pressure management

Description du poste

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.
• 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.