Senior Sous Chef

Square Grill House & Piano Bar; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Career progression

Supportive environment

Senior kitchen role

Job summary

Square Grill House & Piano Bar in Bath is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. The role offers a senior position, with leadership responsibilities and a salary up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain high standards of quality, hygiene and presentation, and support the team across service periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior kitchen position.
• Excellent kitchen knowledge and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence to lead a team and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen management and operations.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team during preparation and service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and stock rotation.
• Help control food costs, waste and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Train, support and develop junior team members.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.

Job description

# SOUS CHEF – UP TO £45,000 PER YEAR We are looking for an experienced, passionate and highly motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. Salary: Up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and ambitious chef who is confident working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen and is ready to take on a senior role with real responsibility. As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. You will be expected to lead by example, support and motivate the kitchen team, and maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, organisation and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with the daily management and operation of the kitchen
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team during preparation and service
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented consistently to a high standard
• Maintain excellent food quality, portion control and presentation
• Assist with stock management, ordering and stock rotation
• Help control food costs, waste and kitchen expenditure
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures are followed
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment
• Train, support and develop junior members of the kitchen team
• Assist with staff organisation and kitchen preparation
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence
• Work effectively under pressure during busy services
• Communicate professionally with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Help maintain consistency and high standards across every service

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a Sous Chef or strong senior kitchen position. You should have excellent kitchen knowledge, strong organisational skills and the confidence to lead a team. The ideal candidate will be reliable, hardworking and able to remain calm and organised under pressure. You should have a genuine passion for food and take pride in maintaining consistently high standards.

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity for career development and progression
• A senior position within an established kitchen team
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

Compensation: Competitive salary