Sous Chef

The New World Trading Company; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across venues

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Cardiff, part of The New World Trading Company, is hiring a Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership. You will support the Head Chef, lead by example and help drive exceptional food and service in a busy, high-energy venue.

You'll oversee day-to-day operations, mentor your team, manage stock and costs, and ensure safety and quality across every service, while contributing to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie experience is desirable.
• Strong culinary skills and leadership abilities.
• Passion for great hospitality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Coach and develop kitchen team members.
• Support stock control and food cost management.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Deliver smooth and successful services.
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team player

Food safety

Job description

The Botanist Cardiff 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 Botanist Cardiff, 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!