Junior Sous Chef

The New World Trading Company; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Training & development

Job summary

The Botanist Cardiff Bay, part of The New World Trading Company, is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership and deliver high-quality dishes. You’ll work with a team to maintain standards, safety and consistency across services, helping develop junior staff and ensure smooth operations.

We value passion for food, teamwork and development. Benefits include staff discounts, free meals on shift, birthday off, education subsidies and access to Wagestream, with full training

Qualifications

• Passion for food and commitment to quality.
• Enjoy supporting others and team development.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver high-quality dishes with consistency.
• Support food safety, allergen and compliance standards.
• Assist with stock management and kitchen organisation.
• Motivate and develop junior kitchen team members.
• Help deliver smooth services.

Job description

The Botanist Cardiff Bay 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 Cardiff Bay, 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!