Sous Chef

-; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bank

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

Service charge share

Uniform provided

Discount stays across group

Discounts on food/drink, spa & goods

Annual loyalty awards

Online retail discounts

Health & wellbeing platform

Pension

Life assurance

Ongoing development & training

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for Bath to lead a kitchen team and assist in delivering luxury seasonal cuisine across restaurant, events, and private dining. This role emphasizes strong leadership, high standards, and hands-on service in a reputed hospitality setting.

The successful candidate will coach staff, manage stock and costs, and help drive exceptional guest experiences while maintaining superior presentation and flavour across multiple service

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a professional kitchen team.
• Experience in catering for large C&B functions.
• Focus on quality, presentation, and seasonal cooking.
• Ability to guide and develop colleagues through training and practical support.
• Confidence working across restaurant, private dining, and events service.
• Good awareness of stock, costs, and kitchen operations.
• Reliable, organised, and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with food preparation and service.
• Help deliver creative, high-quality seasonal dishes.
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation, flavour, and consistency.
• Train, guide, and support kitchen team members.
• Lead by example during service.
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Monitor stock, costs, and supplier relationships.
• Support menu delivery across the hotel and special events.
• Help create an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Large event catering

Quality and presentation

Staff training

Event service leadership

Job description

Sous Chef – Bath | Earn £40,000-£43,000

We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to join a prestigious luxury country house hotel in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of exceptional seasonal cuisine, develop a skilled kitchen team, and build your career within a renowned hospitality setting.

Why apply for this Sous Chef role?

You’ll enjoy a strong package designed to support your career and wellbeing:

• You’ll earn a competitive salary of £40,000-£43,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• You’ll receive 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service.
• You’ll have access to free on-site parking and free meals while on duty.
• You’ll receive a share of the service charge.
• You’ll be provided with a uniform.
• You’ll enjoy discounted stays across the group.
• You’ll receive discounts on food and drink, spa treatments, and products.
• You’ll benefit from annual loyalty awards and online retail discounts.
• You’ll have access to a health and wellbeing platform, pension, and life assurance scheme.
• You’ll receive ongoing development and training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll help lead the kitchen team and support the delivery of consistently high standards across restaurant, bar, private dining, and events:

• Support the Head Chef with food preparation and service.
• Help deliver creative, high-quality seasonal dishes.
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation, flavour, and consistency.
• Train, guide, and support kitchen team members.
• Lead by example during service.
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Monitor stock, costs, and supplier relationships.
• Support menu delivery across the hotel and special events.
• Help create an exceptional guest experience.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced chef who can combine strong culinary standards with confident team leadership:

• Experience supporting a professional kitchen team.
• Experience in catering for large C&B functions.
• A focus on quality, presentation, and seasonal cooking.
• The ability to guide and develop colleagues through training and practical support.
• Confidence working across restaurant, private dining, and events service.
• Good awareness of stock, costs, and kitchen operations.
• A reliable, organised approach and the ability to lead by example.

Please note, staff live in accommodation is not available with this Sous Chef role, so candidates should only apply if they are able to commute to the Bath area daily.

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Sous Chef in Bath, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a prestigious luxury hospitality environment.

Job Number │ 49234 / INDCHEFS

Location │ Bath
Role │ Sous Chef