Junior Sous Chef

The New World Trading Company; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Botanist Bournemouth, part of The New World Trading Company, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership team and uphold high standards. You will contribute to exceptional food experiences for every guest and help foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

You’ll work with colleagues to maintain teamwork, consistency and ongoing development across each service, ensuring food safety and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Chef de Partie level or higher is desirable.
• Experience supporting kitchen leadership and teamwork.
• Commitment to high quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Deliver high-quality dishes with consistency and attention to detail.
• Support food safety, allergen and compliance standards.
• Assist with stock management and kitchen organisation.
• Support and motivate junior kitchen team members.
• Help deliver smooth and successful services.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Job description

The Botanist Bournemouth are hiring a Junior Sous Chef

We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step in their culinary career. At The Botanist Bournemouth, you'll play an important role in supporting the kitchen leadership team, maintaining high standards and helping deliver exceptional food experiences for every guest.

You'll work closely with your colleagues to create a positive kitchen environment where teamwork, consistency and development are at the heart of every service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Delivering high-quality dishes with consistency and attention to detail
• Supporting food safety, allergen and compliance standards
• Assisting with stock management and kitchen organisation
• Supporting and motivating junior kitchen team members
• Helping deliver smooth and successful services

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food, committed to quality and enjoys supporting others.

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef is desirable.

Why Join The New World Trading Company?

At The New World Trading Company, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You'll be part of a business that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and gives you the tools, training and support to bring brilliant hospitality to life every day. You'll receive:

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're ready to build on your experience and continue developing your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you!