Sous Chef

The Ivy Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic fine dining establishment in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high culinary standards while leading and mentoring kitchen staff. This is a hands-on role that combines cooking with leadership, offering the chance to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment. Experience in culinary arts and adherence to health standards are essential. Join a team dedicated to excellence in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in culinary arts.
• Strong leadership skills and passion for mentoring.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish meets high standards.
• Lead the kitchen team during service.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Cooking Skills

Food Quality 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 kitc...