The Botanist Bath are recruiting a Sous Chef! Salary circa £40,000 (up to £38k basic tronc) Who We Are – The Botanist The Botanist was founded in 2012 with one simple mission: to celebrate the vibrant world of botany through food, drink, and unforgettable experiences. Our spaces are alive with the spirit of nature, where energy is high, connections are real, and creativity flows through everything we do. From menus that celebrate fresh, seasonal produce to our inventive, botanically inspired cocktails curated by our resident botanist, we’re proud of our warm, unpretentious approach to hospitality. Add in live music every weekend, unforgettable moments, and a culture that values hard work, honesty, being fair and fun in equal measure, and you’ll find a place where people can truly thrive. We believe individuality matters, great teams create great experiences, and careers should grow as creatively as our menus. If you’re excited by energy, teamwork and doing things a little differently, you’ll feel right at home here. The Botanist Just a little bit more than you expected. What will you do? Fresh food is something we are passionate about. Vibrant botanical dishes that wow the guest from taste to presenation are served up all day through lunch and dining menus. As a sous chef, you are an expert at kitchen management, ensuring that it is a safe, fun and exciting place to work, whilst being extremely profitable and efficiently run. Your team will work for you at all times to deliver your vision and strategy within your kitchen. You will oversee everything from stocks, rotas, recruitment and overall food safety/hygiene. Your time should be split evenly between cooking, managing our systems and procedures, and developing your team. You will also work closely with the Head Chef to advise on Food operations, guest experience and any bookings/events. Why join us? Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus tronc and benefits. 45-hour contract. 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests when dining at any of our restaurants. Free meals on shift – choose from some of our most loved classics. Your birthday (and the day after) are guaranteed days off. Education subsidies to support your personal growth goals. Access to the TRONC pot via TiPJAR. Stream – Giving you financial flexibility and retail discounts. Hospitality Action support for wellbeing, finance and counselling. We celebrate individuality and believe our people thrive when they can be themselves. If our brand matches yours, apply below. You’ll love it here! This is a full-time sous chef role within a high-volume fresh food kitchen environment in Bath,Somerset.