Sous Chef

The Botanist; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant group in Bath is recruiting for a Sous Chef responsible for kitchen management and team leadership. This role includes overseeing kitchen operations, stock and rota management, and working closely with the Head Chef on guest experience. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe, fun work environment while helping to develop their team. A competitive salary of up to £40,000 is offered, along with great benefits including meals on shift and access to financial support services.

Benefits

50% dining discount for you and up to 5 guests

Free meals on shift

Guaranteed day off on your birthday

Education subsidies

Qualifications

• Expert at kitchen management and ensuring a safe, fun work environment.
• Experience in cooking and managing systems.
• Ability to develop and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations including stocks and rotas.
• Work closely with the Head Chef on food operations and guest experience.
• Manage the team to deliver the overall vision and strategy.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety and hygiene

Stock management

Job description

The Botanist Bath are recruiting a Sous Chef!

Salary circa £40,000 (up to £38k basic + tronc)

What will you do?

As a sous chef, you are an expert at kitchen management, ensuring that it is a safe, fun and exciting place to work, whilst being extremely profitable and efficiently run. Your team will work for you at all times to deliver your vision and strategy within your kitchen. You will oversee everything from stocks, rotas, recruitment and overall food safety / hygiene.

Your time should be split evenly between cooking, managing our systems and procedures, and developing your team. You will also work closely with the Head Chef to advise on Food operations, guest experience and any bookings / events.

Why join us?

• 50% discount you and up to 5 guests when dining at any of our restaurants.
• Free meals on shift - no ‘family’ meal here, you’ll chose from some of our most loved classics.
• Your birthday (and the day after) are guaranteed off!
• Education subsidies support you in achieving your personal growth goals.

It doesn’t end there... we’ve partnered with the best!

• Access to the TRONC pot via TiPJAR
• Wagestream helps you plan your finances while offering discounts on market leading brands! You can also withdraw up to 50% of your live earnings if you need that immediate cash boost.
• Hospitality Action are ready to make sure you can get help with personal issues from finance to free counselling sessions – all anonymously.

We continue to break the mould of the modern restaurant. This means that not only do we encourage individuality, we value it! And believe our business thrives on it – from the spaces we create for guests, to the careers we build for our people – you are your only limit!

If our brand matches yours, apply below. You'll love it here!