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Head Chef - The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie, London
The Ivy Collection
Head Chef - The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie, London
The Ivy Collection
Full Time
3 Years Experience
Coins Icon Competitive salary
Head Chef - The Ivy Northcote Road Brasserie, London
The Ivy Collection

Full Time
3 Years Experience
Coins Icon Competitive salary
Skills
Inventory Management
Culinary Knowledge
Fast-Paced Experience
Organisation Skills
Management Skills
Time Management Skills
Description

NEW OPENING – The Ivy Collection | Northcote Road

We’re excited to bring The Ivy Collection to the heart of Northcote Road, one of South West London’s most vibrant and characterful neighbourhoods. This new opening offers a unique opportunity to be part of something special from day one—helping to shape a brand-new team and deliver the signature Ivy experience in a fresh new setting.

Job Description:  

As Head Chef, you will be at the forefront of our kitchen operations, shaping the culinary direction of the establishment. Your role involves leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality, monitoring KPI’s and ensuring operational efficiency. 

This is a pivotal leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead the team through positive and constructive methods. 
  • Achieving consistent GP results. 
  • Accurate Labour forecast to ensure that targets are achieved. 
  • Maintain a high customer satisfaction score. 
  • Ensure the Prep Team & Goods receiver are following management instructions. 
  • Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage. 
  • Ensure accurate daily due diligence. 
  • Looking after staff wellbeingworking towards high staff retention. 
  • 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 Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment. 
  • Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity. 
  • Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Complete 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 organising and leading a large kitchen team. 

Benefits & rewards:  

  • Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).    
  • Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.   
  • Annual Bonus based on site performance. 
  • Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years 
  • 100% staff discountfor 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 culinary team aHead Chef to 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. 

NEW OPENING – The Ivy Collection | Northcote Road

We’re excited to bring The Ivy Collection to the heart of Northcote Road, one of South West London’s most vibrant and characterful neighbourhoods. This new opening offers a unique opportunity to be part of something special from day one—helping to shape a brand-new team and deliver the signature Ivy experience in a fresh new setting.

Job Description:  

As Head Chef, you will be at the forefront of our kitchen operations, shaping the culinary direction of the establishment. Your role involves leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality, monitoring KPI’s and ensuring operational efficiency. 

This is a pivotal leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead the team through positive and constructive methods. 
  • Achieving consistent GP results. 
  • Accurate Labour forecast to ensure that targets are achieved. 
  • Maintain a high customer satisfaction score. 
  • Ensure the Prep Team & Goods receiver are following management instructions. 
  • Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage. 
  • Ensure accurate daily due diligence. 
  • Looking after staff wellbeingworking towards high staff retention. 
  • 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 Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment. 
  • Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity. 
  • Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Complete 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 organising and leading a large kitchen team. 

Benefits & rewards:  

  • Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).    
  • Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.   
  • Annual Bonus based on site performance. 
  • Extra holiday allowancefor length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years 
  • 100% staff discountfor 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 culinary team aHead Chef to 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.