Sous Chef

The Ivy Collection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Sous Chef, where you'll lead a team while remaining hands-on, ensuring exceptional food quality and training. This role is ideal for those looking to enhance their leadership skills in a vibrant kitchen environment, known for memorable dining experiences.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Additional holiday allowance

50% staff discount for dining

Career development and training

Guaranteed your birthday off

Access to discounts on various retailers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and passion for quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct prep levels by dedicated prep team.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff for consistency.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Welcome to The Ivy Collection, where we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and unforgettable moments.

Job Description:

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

With such a large kitchen team, you can focus on each aspect of the role. When on section with the team, you focus on food quality and training; when on Pass, you lead the team through a great service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Managing deliveries and stock put-away by the Goods Receiver.
• Checking that cleaning rotas are completed.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Training and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
• Assisting with performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Supporting 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 working with a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
• Understanding of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organize and oversee multiple checks simultaneously.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
• Variable tronc element for all managers.
• Additional holiday allowance—up to 5 extra days after 5 years of service.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when dining in our restaurants.
• Celebration of career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine with us.
• Career development and training, including apprenticeships.
• Guaranteed your birthday off.
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel, and more.

Join our kitchen team as Sous Chef and be part of delivering exceptional dining experiences!

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