Sous Chef

Organic Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for a boutique hotel with a high-quality restaurant. This role involves leading kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and training junior chefs. The ideal candidate should have proven experience, solid cooking skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. The competitive package includes meals on duty, uniform, holiday entitlement, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Uniform

Holiday entitlement

Training and progression opportunities

Discounts within the wider business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-quality restaurant or hotel.
• Ability to maintain food quality and consistency.
• Experience in training junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations when the Head Chef is off.
• Support menu development and specials.
• Keep hygiene and safety standards on every shift.

Skills

Proven Sous Chef experience

Solid cooking skills

Calm under pressure

Leadership skills

Job description

Sous Chef / Approx. £40,000 package

• Onsite role
• Five days out of seven
• Rotating shifts
• Leadership under an incredible Exec

About the employer

A boutique hotel with a busy restaurant and bar operation. Strong focus on seasonal cooking, quality produce and a high-standard guest experience. The kitchen team work in an open environment where your food is right there in front of the guests, so standards matter.

The role

• Lead daily kitchen operations when the Head Chef is off
• Maintain food quality and consistency at pace
• Support menu development and specials
• Train junior chefs and keep the team sharp
• Keep hygiene and safety spot-on every shift

What you bring

• Proven Sous Chef experience in a high-quality restaurant or hotel
• Calm under pressure
• You back yourself with solid cooking skills
• You enjoy leading from the front rather than hiding in the corner

What you get

A competitive package around £40,000 and a benefits offering that covers the essentials :

• Meals on duty
• Uniform
• Holiday entitlement
• Access to training and progression opportunities
• Discounts within the wider business

Ready for a proper step up?

Want responsibility, visibility and a kitchen that cares about the food going out?