Sous Chef

Candidhospitality; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount for you and up to 5 guest

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Education subsidies

Wagestream support

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist in Barnsley is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations and delivering high-quality food for memorable dining experiences. You will coach the kitchen team, manage stock and food costs, uphold food safety, and contribute to a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

The New World Trading Company group values strong teamwork and great hospitality, with benefits including staff discounts, free meals on shift, and personal development support.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and leadership ability.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments 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

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Job description

Company: The Botanist

Role: Sous Chef

Salary: £35,000

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1GW

Role Overview: As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food and memorable dining experiences. You will maintain culinary standards, coach and develop the kitchen team, manage stock and food costs, and uphold food safety, all while fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen environment to achieve smooth and successful services.

The New World Trading Company are hiring a Sous Chef

We're looking for Sous Chefs who are passionate about great food, strong teamwork and creating memorable dining experiences.

At The New World Trading Company, you'll be a key part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food while maintaining a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.

You'll lead by example, support the development of your team and help ensure every service is delivered with consistency, quality and care.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong culinary skills with a passion for leadership and teamwork.

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie is desirable.

Why Join The New World Trading Company?

At The New World Trading Company, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You'll Be Part Of a Business That Invests In Its People, Celebrates Individuality And Gives You The Tools, Training And Support To Bring Brilliant Hospitality To Life Every Day. You'll Receive

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're ready to lead from the front and help create exceptional food experiences, we'd love to hear from you!