Lead Sous Chef – Craft Memorable Dishes & Team Growth

Candidhospitality; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Botanist Cardiff is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation. You will coach and develop the kitchen team, manage stock and costs, ensure food safety, and help create a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture.

As a key part of the kitchen leadership, you will lead by example, drive service excellence, and help ensure every shift delivers memorable dining experiences with teamwork and care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a commitment to quality and consistency.
• Proven ability to coach and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day leadership of the kitchen.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Coach and develop kitchen team members.
• Support stock control and food cost management.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Deliver smooth and successful services.
• Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food Safety

Job description

The Botanist Cardiff is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation. You will coach and develop the kitchen team, manage stock and costs, ensure food safety, and help create a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture.

As a key part of the kitchen leadership, you will lead by example, drive service excellence, and help ensure every shift delivers memorable dining experiences with teamwork and care.