Sous Chef

Smyth & Co; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth & Co is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a luxury countryside restaurant near Bath. You will work with seasonal, locally sourced produce and support the senior kitchen team to maintain high standards. The role emphasizes a better work-life balance with sensible hours and paid overtime.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, a passion for produce-led cooking, and enjoy mentoring junior chefs while contributing to a constantly evolving menu in a countryside setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a high quality restaurant, hotel or gastro-led operation.
• Passion for seasonal, British produce and produce-led cooking.
• Ability to guide and develop junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen.
• Lead and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Maintain high standards of preparation and service.
• Contribute to a seasonally driven menu and menu planning.
• Assist with stock management and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure food safety and kitchen standards are maintained.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Sous Chef - Luxury Country Restaurant

Near Bath, Somerset

£40,000 | 40 Hours per Week + Paid Overtime

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a beautiful, highly regarded countryside restaurant near Bath, known for its exceptional food, seasonal produce and strong farm-to-table philosophy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to step away from the traditional long kitchen hours while still working within a high-quality, ambitious and produce-led environment.

The Role

Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you will:

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy, high-quality kitchen


• Work with exceptional seasonal, locally sourced and home-grown produce


• Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade


• Maintain consistently high standards across preparation and service


• Contribute to a constantly evolving, seasonally driven menu


• Support stock management, ordering and kitchen organisation


• Maintain excellent food safety and kitchen standards

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant, hotel or gastro-led operation


• Has a genuine passion for seasonal, British and produce-led cooking


• Enjoys working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch


• Is confident supporting and developing junior chefs


• Is organised, reliable and calm during busy services


• Values a positive kitchen culture and a better work-life balance

Package

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overtime: Paid

Location: Near Bath, Somerset

A rare opportunity to combine serious cooking with genuinely sensible working hours, joining an established and highly regarded hospitality group in a beautiful countryside setting.