Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee dining discount

Birthday day off

Anniversary dining vouchers

Long service holiday reward

Salary paid via app

Wellbeing and safety support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

The Ivy New Castle is opening later this year and seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to join our leadership team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will work alongside line chefs to uphold high standards while developing the team through training and guidance.

Join a renowned collection known for elegance and culinary excellence, with a supportive, guest-focused environment and opportunities to grow within The Ivy Collection.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with creativity.
• Leads with clear communication and teamwork.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing a large kitchen team.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety.
• Understanding GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise multiple checks simultaneously.

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.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

High-pressure

Large kitchen team

Food safety

Stock control

Culinary techniques

Job description

We are delighted to be opening The Ivy New Castle later this year!

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.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Salary: Benchmarked to industry
• Enjoy the Ivy Magic as a Guest: Enjoy an employee dining discount across The Ivy Collection, so you can experience the restaurants you help bring to life.
• Your Birthday Celebrated: Enjoy a guaranteed day off on your birthday, giving you the time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the occasion your way.
• Career Milestones Recognition: We commemorate each work anniversary with a dining voucher, our way of recognising the contribution you make to the team over time
• Long Service Holiday Reward: With our long service holiday reward, you receive additional holiday allowance with length of service, rewarding loyalty and dedication as your career with us grows.
• Get Paid, Your Way: Through the app, you can make use of practical tools and guidance to help you earn, learn, save, spend and borrow with greater confidence.
• Always-On Wellbeing & Safety Support: Support should always be there when it matters most. That is why we offer 24/7 confidential wellbeing and safety support, whenever you need guidance, reassurance or practical help.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Access discounts on hundreds of retailers, plus health, entertainment, travel and more

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.

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.