Sous Chef

The New World Trading Company; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount for you and guests

Free meals on shift

Birthday guaranteed off

Education subsidies

Wagestream financial support

Confidential support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Newcastle is seeking a Sous Chef to join their kitchen leadership team. This role is vital in delivering exceptional food and fostering a positive kitchen culture.

The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a passion for teamwork. You will support the Head Chef in maintaining high food standards while coaching team members and ensuring a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie is desirable.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

The Botanist Newcastle 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 Newcastle, 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