Sous Chef

The New World Trading Company; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at venues

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Training and development

Job summary

The Botanist York are hiring a Sous Chef to join The New World Trading Company family in York. You'll support the Head Chef, lead by example and help deliver consistently outstanding service across busy shifts.

This role emphasises developing the team, maintaining food quality and safety, and contributing to a positive kitchen culture with opportunities to coach and influence service standards.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with a passion for leadership and teamwork.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie preferred.
• Ability to uphold high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Teamwork

Job description

The Botanist York 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 York, 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 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