Lead Sous Chef - Creative Kitchen Leader & Team Growth

The New World Trading Company; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount across venues

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Albert Dock in Liverpool is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dishes and maintaining a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

You’ll lead by example, coach the team, ensure consistency and quality across services, and help manage stock, food cost and compliance, while fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Combines strong culinary skills with leadership and teamwork.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day leadership of the kitchen
• Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Coaching and developing kitchen team members
• Supporting stock control and food cost management
• Maintaining food safety and compliance standards
• Delivering smooth and successful services
• Helping create a positive and collaborative kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Culinary skills

Job description

The Botanist Albert Dock in Liverpool is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dishes and maintaining a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

You’ll lead by example, coach the team, ensure consistency and quality across services, and help manage stock, food cost and compliance, while fostering a collaborative environment.