Lead Sous Chef | Creative Kitchen Leadership & Perks

The New World Trading Company; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount for you and up to 5Guests

Free meals on shift

Your birthday and the day after off

Education subsidies to supportPersonal

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Confidential support through Hastings

Comprehensive training and ongoing

Job summary

The Botanist Cheltenham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team, supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food and creating a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture. You will lead by example, coach and develop the team, manage stock and food cost, and ensure every service is delivered with consistency, quality and care.

The role champions teamwork and ongoing training in a restaurant group that values its people, offers staff discounts, free meals on

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with leadership and teamwork.
• Experience as 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.

Job description

The Botanist Cheltenham is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team, supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food and creating a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture. You will lead by example, coach and develop the team, manage stock and food cost, and ensure every service is delivered with consistency, quality and care.

The role champions teamwork and ongoing training in a restaurant group that values its people, offers staff discounts, free meals on