Senior Sous Chef - New Opening

We are delighted to be opening The Ivy Collection in Stratford-upon-Avon.

As we bring our distinctive style of dining to this renowned destination, we are looking for exceptional talent who take pride in creating outstanding guest experiences and who are ready to lead from the front from the very beginning. A rare opportunity to shape the culture, set the pace, and establish a restaurant defined by effortless elegance, strong leadership and consistently high standards.

We are now looking for an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to play a key role in this opening, driving kitchen excellence, supporting the Head Chef in building and inspiring a talented brigade, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and integrating the best practices you have learnt during your career.

You 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 foster 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.