Sous Chef

The Ivy Collection; Richmond; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ivy Collection is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef who is passionate about culinary excellence and leadership. This role involves working in a vibrant kitchen environment, ensuring food quality, training staff, and leading by example. You'll enjoy competitive pay, career development opportunities, and unique team benefits.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

50% staff discount for dining

Career development and training opportunities

Birthday day off guarantee

Access to discounts on various retailers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food quality and training for the kitchen team.
• Checking cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
• Training and mentoring kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Communication 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 the creation of unforgettable moments.

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 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, your focus is on food quality and training; when on Pass, your focus is 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 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.
• Knowledge of GP and stock control.
• Ability to organise and direct multiple 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 dining in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career development and training, including apprenticeships.
• You can take your birthday as a day off—guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & 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.