At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and ensure every dish meets our high standards.
- Company: Join The Ivy Collection, an iconic destination for fine dining and culinary excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, bonus scheme, extra holiday, and 50% staff discount for you and friends.
- Other info: Enjoy career development opportunities and a positive, caring work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a prestigious brand and create exceptional dining experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Sous Chef with strong culinary and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are delighted to be opening The Ivy Newcastle later this year.
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.
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 Pn L’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.
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Senior Sous Chef in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Ivy Restaurants Ltd
The Ivy Newcastle is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and career development. As part of our culinary team, you will enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and opportunities for training and advancement in a prestigious fine dining environment, all while being part of a supportive team that values individuality and excellence.
