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:
The Sous Chef will work alongside the line chefs, to ensure every dish is prepared to our high standards, therole is a leadership role but still requires you to be hands-on – perfect for someone who still loves cooking but wants to perfect their leadership skills.
Withsuch a large kitchen team, you are able to focus on each aspect of the role, so that when you are on sectionwith the team you 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:
1. Ensuring correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
2. Ensuring deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
3. Daily due diligence.
4. Junior staff wellbeing.
5. Checking cleaning rotas are completed
6. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
7. Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in execution.
8. Assist with performance management of kitchen personnel.
9. Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining a positive work environment.
Requirements:
10. Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
11. Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
12. Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
14. Experience in working with a large kitchen team.
15. Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
16. A knowledge of GP and stock control.
17. Ability to organise and directmany checks at once.
Benefits & rewards:
18. Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
19. Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
20. Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
21. 50% staff discountfor you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
22. Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
23. Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
24. You can take your Birthday as a day off- Guaranteed!
25. 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.