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.
Apply now to find out more.