Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Menus, Build A Winning Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discount across venues across venues

Free meals on shift

Birthday day off

Education subsidies

Earned wage access

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

The Botanist Cardiff is recruiting a Sous Chef to join its kitchen leadership, supporting the Head Chef and driving outstanding food and service. You will lead by example, coach the team, and maintain high standards of quality, presentation and food safety across busy services.

This role offers a collaborative culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop within The New World Trading Company. You''ll manage apprenticeship of new cooks, assist with stock control and budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Proven ability to maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie desirable.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Food presentation

Job description

The Botanist Cardiff is recruiting a Sous Chef to join its kitchen leadership, supporting the Head Chef and driving outstanding food and service. You will lead by example, coach the team, and maintain high standards of quality, presentation and food safety across busy services.

This role offers a collaborative culture, ongoing training and opportunities to develop within The New World Trading Company. You''ll manage apprenticeship of new cooks, assist with stock control and budgeting, and