St Albans - Senior Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Industry pay

Discretionary bonus scheme

Additional discretionary bonus based |

Extra holiday allowance up to 5 days

Staff discount 50% for you and up to 3

Job summary

The Ivy Restaurants Ltd in St Albans is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and uphold our high standards of dining. You will lead the kitchen from the main pass, guide staff through busy services, and ensure every dish meets our exacting quality.

You will manage wastage, scheduling, performance, stock control, and health and safety, with opportunities for career development and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior Sous Chef or similar in a busy kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Leadership and excellent communication.
• Understanding EBITDA, GP and PnL to support profitability.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience leading a large kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Assist in scheduling, staffing, and performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Ensure that every dish is prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Ensure correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensure deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage.
• Lead the team through positive and constructive methods.
• Daily due diligence.
• Looking after staff wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.
• Pioneer a positive work environment and fostering teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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

As Senior Sous Chef, you will serve as the right hand to the Head Chef, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and integrating the best practices you have learnt during your career.

The Senior Sous Chef will lead the kitchen from the main pass, guiding the team through busy services ensuring every dish meets our high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wastage, GP & Labour controls.
• Assist in scheduling, staffing, and performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Ensure that every dish in prepared and executed to the highest standards.
• Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage.
• Lead the team through positive and constructive methods.
• Daily due diligence.
• Looking after staff wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.
• Pioneer a positive work environment and fostering teamwork.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of EBITDA & GP.
• Understanding PnL’s to make positive cuts increasing overall profit.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in Leading a large kitchen team.

Benefits & rewards

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus scheme, based on performance against company KPIs.
• 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.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team as Senior Sous Chef and contribute to 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.