<div id="job-desription" class="INHERIT DEFAULT-UL basis-0 flex-grow"><h2>Sous Chef Job -&nbsp;The Botanist | £40K OTE</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> United Kingdom<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 OTE (£38,000 salary + estimated £2,000 tronc)<br><strong>Role:</strong> Sous Chef / Kitchen Management<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Hospitality &amp; Restaurant</p><p>We’re looking for a talented <strong>Sous Chef</strong> to join <strong>The Botanist Bath</strong>, where creativity, teamwork and exceptional food come together to deliver memorable guest experiences.</p><p>As <strong>Sous Chef</strong>, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef while ensuring our kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently and profitably. This is an opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys both <strong>hands-on cooking and kitchen management</strong>, and who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.</p><hr><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><p>As a <strong>Sous Chef</strong>, you will:</p><ul><li>Support the <strong>Head Chef</strong> in leading daily kitchen operations</li><li>Ensure the kitchen runs <strong>efficiently, safely and profitably</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>stock control, rotas, ordering and kitchen systems</strong></li><li>Maintain <strong>excellent food safety and hygiene standards</strong></li><li>Help <strong>recruit, train and develop the kitchen team</strong></li><li>Deliver high-quality dishes and consistent service standards</li><li>Collaborate with the Head Chef on <strong>food operations, guest experience and events</strong></li><li>Lead by example to create a <strong>positive, high-performing kitchen culture</strong></li></ul><p>Your time will be split between <strong>cooking on the line, managing kitchen systems, and developing your team</strong>.</p><hr><h2>What We’re Looking For</h2><p>We’re searching for a <strong>passionate Sous Chef</strong> who has:</p><ul><li>Previous <strong>Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie experience</strong></li><li>Strong <strong>kitchen leadership and team management skills</strong></li><li>Excellent knowledge of <strong>food safety, kitchen operations and stock control</strong></li><li>A passion for <strong>delivering high-quality food and guest experiences</strong></li><li>The ability to work in a <strong>fast-paced restaurant environment</strong></li></ul><hr><h2>Salary &amp; Benefits</h2><p><strong>£40,000 OTE package</strong></p><ul><li>£38,000 salary</li><li>Estimated £2,000 <strong>TRONC via TiPJAR</strong></li></ul><p>Plus fantastic benefits:</p><ul><li><strong>50% dining discount</strong> for you and up to 5 guests across our restaurants</li><li><strong>Free meals on shift</strong> – choose from our most loved classics</li><li><strong>Your birthday and the following day off</strong> every year</li><li><strong>Education subsidies</strong> to support personal development</li><li><strong>Wagestream</strong> – plan your finances and access up to 50% of your earnings when needed</li><li>Discounts on <strong>market-leading brands</strong></li><li>Support through <strong>Hospitality Action</strong>, including financial help and confidential counselling</li></ul><hr><h2>Why Work at The Botanist?</h2><p>At <strong>The Botanist</strong>, we’re redefining the modern restaurant experience. We celebrate individuality, creativity and the people who bring our spaces to life.</p><p>From the environments we create for our guests to the <strong>career opportunities we build for our team</strong>, we believe <strong>your potential is limitless</strong>.</p><hr><h2>Apply for This Sous Chef Role</h2><p>If you're looking for an exciting <strong>Sous Chef job in hospitality</strong>, and our brand matches your ambition, <strong>apply today</strong>.</p><p><strong>You’ll love it here!</strong></p><p><em>This role is ideal for candidates searching for Sous Chef jobs in Bath, kitchen leadership roles in Somerset, or hospitality careers in Bath city centre.</em></p></div><div class="mb-[20px] tablet:mt-0 tablet:mb-0 tablet:w-[332px] mobile:w-full"><job-description-card class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><div class="w-full mb-[20px] tablet:mb-0 border-1 border-neutral-200 bg-neutral-25 rounded-md shadow-300 group" style="font-family: Quicksand;"><!----><div class="p-5 tablet:p-8"><div class="flex flex-col gap-5"><div class="paragraph-2 font-semibold"> Sous Chef </div><div class="flex gap-2 items-start"><div class="mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-location-pin fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start"><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1" style="font-family: Quicksand;"> Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom </p><!----></div><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p style="font-family: Quicksand;" class="paragraph-3 text-4"> BA1 1BZ </p><!----></div><!----><!----><!----></div></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2"><div class="items-start mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-dollar fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2"> From £31,000 <!----> benefits + TiPJAR </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><i class="fak fa-talos-clock fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3"> Permanent - Full-time </span></div><!----><div class="border-b border-neutral-200 w-full"></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Posted today </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Closing date: 27/03/2026 </span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center"><i class="fak fa-talos-information fa-lg text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-1 font-normal text-neutral-600"> Job reference: OA1522188BatSC </span></div><!----></div></div></div></job-description-card><job-documents class="ng-tns-c1550478706-2"><!----></job-documents><!----></div>