Sous Chef
The Ivy Collection
Cardiff, GB
Welcome to The Ivy Collection, 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 ourhigh standards,theroleis aleadership role but still requires you to be hands-on perfect for someone whostill lovescookingbut wants to perfect their leadership skills. Withsuch alarge kitchen team,youare able tofocus on each aspect of the role, so that when you are onsectionwith the teamyou are focused 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. Dailydue diligence. Junior staff wellbeing. Checking cleaning rotas are completed Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards. Train and mentor kitchen staff tomaintainconsistency and excellence in execution. Assistwithperformance management of kitchen personnel. Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef inmaintaininga positive work environment. Requirements: Previousexperience 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 toorganiseand directmanychecks 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 teamas Sous Chefand 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. AMRT1_UKCT