Sous Chef - The Ivy Nottingham

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Sous Chef for their new Nottingham location. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high culinary standards and staff development while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay, additional holiday perks, and significant growth opportunities await the right individual.

Benefits

Competitive Industry pay

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

50% staff discount for you and friends

Career Development and Training

Birthday day off guarantee

Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

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

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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Sous Chef - The Ivy Nottingham, Nottingham

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Client:

The Ivy Collection

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.07.2025

Expiry Date:

21.08.2025

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Job Description:

NEW OPENING – The Ivy Collection |Nottingham

Our journey continues as The Ivy Collection arrives in Nottingham. Set in the heart of this dynamic and historic city, our newest location brings timeless elegance, warm hospitality, and exceptional food to a new audience. We’re building a team that reflects the energy of the city—passionate, committed, and ready to make an impact from the very start.

Job Description:

TheSous Chefwill work alongside the line chefs, to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards , t he role is a le a dership role but still requires you to be hands-on – perfect for someone who still loves cooking but wants to perfect their leadership skills.

W ith 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 focu sed 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 organis e 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.
• You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
• 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 !

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

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.