Head Chef

We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead our back of house team at our restaurant, We are looking for a special sort of person to join us at The Ivy Collection.

Someone who knows what exceptional service looks like, but who isn’t afraid to bring their personality to work; who can work the last hour of their shift as if it’s their first – energetic, bright and attentive. The pace is fast and the standards are high; but if you’ve got what it takes, we will help you get wherever you want to be.. As a Head Chef, you’ll manage and develop all kitchen operations and produce outstanding food, whilst maintaining high standards. We will provide all training and further career development.

You will:

  • Lead, inspire and manage the kitchen team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly at all times
  • Be a leader and role model to your team, upholding the company’s values and motivating and inspiring individuals throughout the business
  • Possess excellent culinary and presentation skills with attention to detail - ensuring the team implements quality control in line with the restaurants standards
  • Be financially aware – deliver on forecasts, budgets and understand the business performance
  • Take charge of all aspects of people management for your team including recruitment, payroll, training and appraisals.
  • Ensure legal guidelines and due diligence within the kitchen are adhered to – including, health & safety, hygiene, equal opportunities, HACCP and all other legislation as appropriate.

Learning & development for all our employees is a crucial part of life at the Ivy Collection, and we also offer the following perks and benefits:

  • Staff meals, served exactly as they are to guests
  • A generous staff discount at all of our Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide
  • Clean chef whites on every shift
  • Lots of great benefits including, cycle to work scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets
  • Reward programmes, long service awards and staff incentives

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