Sous Chef

The Botanist; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in England is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations while ensuring a safe and enjoyable work environment. The role involves overseeing food safety, recruiting team members, and collaborating with the Head Chef on operations. Candidates must possess good management skills and a passion for delivering excellent guest experiences. Attractive perks include discounts, free meals on shift, and support for personal growth.

Benefits

50% discount for you and up to 5 guests

Free meals on shift

Guaranteed days off for your birthday

Education subsidies

Qualifications

• Expertise in kitchen management and operations.
• Experience in overseeing food safety and hygiene standards.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen operation.
• Oversee stocks, rotas, and recruitment.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef on food operations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Team development

Stock management

Job description

The Botanist Reading are recruiting a Sous Chef!*

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.

It doesn’t end there...

we’ve partnered with the best!

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.

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!

• 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.

If our brand matches yours, apply below.

You'll love it here!*