About The Ivy
The Ivy is a restaurant company. They serve British food.
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Job description from The Ivy
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and supportive environment, delivering dishes that hit The Ivys standards, dishes that you can be proud of. It is a wide-ranging role with clear targets and high standards, reflected in an industry-leading pay & bonus package, flexible hours to suit your lifestyle, and in-role support from our Area Chefs to ensure your wellbeing.? You will also have incredible career opportunities, to make sure you succeed and access to an impressive array of benefits.
We are committed to the wellbeing of our entire team and offer structured employment paths and training at every level to ensure your confidence, and your career, grows with the collection every step of the way.
Benefits &
Rewards: 5
0% 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.?
Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests
when you are working.?
Extra holiday allowance
for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.?
You can take your Birthday as a day off
- Guaranteed!?
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts
on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
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With a rich history and an enviable reputation, The Ivy is a market leader in prestige restaurants. We have exciting future ahead of us as we continue to open our iconic restaurants across the UK and Ireland. If you think you have what it takes to be a Sous Chef at The
Ivy
,
then please apply now!
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do The Ivy pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
77% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do The Ivy pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
92% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 18s get paid less than everyone else
Do The Ivy pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 18 get paid less than those above 23.
See what The Ivy pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 18s is less than those who are over 23.Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and October 2023.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at The Ivy get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do The Ivy pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at The Ivy do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
34% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at The Ivy?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 80% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 2% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 1% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at The Ivy worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
47% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do The Ivy workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for The Ivy workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at The Ivy?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
74% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do The Ivy managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
51% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at The Ivy?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do people work the same number they are contracted for at The Ivy?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
73% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Only some students say it’s good
Is a The Ivy job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
38% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at The Ivy good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at The Ivy feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at The Ivy get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at The Ivy?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at The Ivy enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at The Ivy recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at The Ivy?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at The Ivy?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think The Ivy head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how The Ivy is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What The Ivy employees say about their job
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Best thing
Every day is different
Worst thing
Being always available
The Ivy General manager, October 2023
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Best thing
Fast paced environment, good team/ nice coworkers, staff food.
Worst thing
Physically demanding, very busy service.
The Ivy Employee, April 2023
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