Sous Chef

Candidhospitality; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Bath is seeking a Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership, supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.

This is a full-time, permanent role at 45 hours per week, with a focus on coaching the team, stock control and food safety to create memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role is required or desirable.
• Strong focus on food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and provide clear direction to the team.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff to reach performance goals.
• Support stock control and food cost management.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Ensure smooth and successful service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Food cost management

Job description

Company: The Botanist

Role: Sous Chef

Salary: £38,000

Location: Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1DS

Role Overview: The Sous Chef at The Botanist Bath will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role focuses on fostering a high-performing, positive team culture through coaching and development, while maintaining food safety, managing costs, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

The Botanist Bath 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 Bath, 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.

This is a full time, permanent position on a 45 hour per week contract.

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

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!