Sushi Sous Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry pay

Variable tron for managers

Extra holiday allowance (up to 5 days)

Staff discount 50%

Career development and training

Retailer discounts

Job summary

The Ivy Asia in Newcastle upon Tyne is hiring a Sushi Sous Chef to lead the sushi section and drive excellence in a dynamic, luxury dining setting. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure flawless execution of service, precise fish cutting, rice preparation, and ingredient handling.

You will manage a busy kitchen team, train staff, and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous Sushi Sous Chef experience required.
• Strong knife skills and sushi techniques essential.
• Ability to lead a large kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct prep levels to maintain freshness and control wastage.
• Oversee deliveries and stock with Goods Receiver.
• Perform daily due diligence and uphold cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain excellence.
• Assist in scheduling, staffing, and performance management.
• Support Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in operations.
• Order for the sushi section and manage inventory.
• Monitor wastage and stock levels for Sushi.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Job description

Experience The Ivy Asia:

We invite you to join us for an interactive culinary experience like no other. We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team, offering a chance to showcase your skills in a dynamic setting. Whether seasoned or aspiring, join us in redefining luxury dining with each tantalizing Asian dish. Embrace the culinary magic of The Ivy Asia and be part of an extraordinary journey through Asian-inspired excellence.

Job Description:

As a Sushi Sous Chef, you will be the backbone of our sushi operations, ensuring the seamless execution of service while leading and inspiring your team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain quality and drive efficiency in the kitchen.

You’ll work on a fast-paced, sushi section, ensuring that every piece is crafted with precision, paying close attention to detail. This position requires extensive understanding of sushi preparation, including fish cutting, rice preparation and ingredient handling as well as having strong management and teaching skills.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring correct prep levels to ensure freshness and to control wastage.
• Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
• Daily due diligence.
• Checking cleaning rotas are completed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Assist in scheduling, staffing, and performance management of kitchen personnel.
• Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.
• Ordering for the sushi section.
• Monitoring wastage and stock for Sushi.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Sushi Sous Chef is a must.
• Ingredient expertise.
• Strong Knife skills and a deep understanding of sushi techniques.
• 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.
• Continuously keeping up to date with traditional and modern sushi methods.

Benefits & rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (based on hourly & 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.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team and showcase your sushi skills as our Sushi Sous Chef!

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.