Sous Chef
Smyth & Co · Bath, England ·
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,
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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.