Sous Chef - Seasonal, Fine Dining Kitchen | £36k OTE Package | The Square, Bristol Love the buzz of a busy service and being part of a great team? Ready to step up or carve out your legacy in a modern kitchen with high standards and big personality? This is your shot. We’re on the hunt for a passionate, talented Sous Chef to join our tight-knit brigade at The Square - a fine dining restaurant and top-tier events venue at the heart of Bristol’s vibrant Clifton scene. As our new Sous Chef, you’ll work alongside a team of six chefs and three KPs, producing bold, seasonal, modern British/European dishes in a kitchen that’s all about craft, creativity, and camaraderie. From à la carte to weddings, private dining to member events, your day-to-day will be varied, rewarding, and full of flavour. ________________________________________ Why join us as a Sous Chef: Competitive Package: £36,000 per year package, comprising a basic salary of £33,000 per year £3,000 OTE in bonuses (paid monthly) Full-time - 5 shifts per week (on a rota, to include weekends and evenings) Real influence: Got ideas? Contribute to menu development, specials, and event menu ideas Beautiful, fresh, local produce - we don’t cut corners, all is prepped in-house Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day - you will get a proper festive break A chance to grow within an ambitious, supportive team ________________________________________ Perks & Culture Quarter Staff discount - this will give you a 20% discount in all our four restaurants and will entitle you to fantastic friends and family rates within our hotels Employee Assistance Programme (run by Hospitality Action) - 24/7 support, national discounts and other wellbeing advice 50% off HowTheLightGetsIn festival tickets for you, your friends and family Pension contribution Competitive Gym membership at Anytime Fitness on Queen's Road in Clifton and other local discounts including hairdressers, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Hospitality Rewards scheme and a very handy B&Q Tradepoint discount Cycle to work scheme secure storage First Bus travel discount (10% off) Regular company socials - Quarter holds regular parties for our staff to say thank you (with free food and a few free drinks!) Clear development pathway within an established, independent Bristol-based hospitality group - all four of our restaurant venues are located in Clifton, Bristol. A team that genuinely supports each other - we work hard, but we laugh a lot too Free meals on shift - fuel for service ________________________________________ What you’ll be doing as Junior Sous Chef: Taking a lead on service alongside the Head Chef, and running the kitchen when he’s off Maintaining the highest food quality, safety, and EHO standards Training, supporting, mentoring, and developing junior members of the brigade Supporting the Head Chef in the hiring process for junior chefs and kitchen porters, including overseeing and assessing trial candidates Ensuring smooth, high-quality output during busy services and private events Helping develop menus that celebrate seasonality and showcase your ideas Collaborating with the front of house team to deliver a seamless guest experience Being a positive, motivating presence in the kitchen - especially when it’s the pressure is on! ________________________________________ What you bring: Strong experience in high-quality, fresh food kitchens (fine dining or events is a plus) Strong leadership and people skills, with experience leading and supervising kitchen teams An ability to build trust and play your part in lifting team performance A calm, positive approach - even when the pass is on fire Ambition, a sense of humour, and a genuine love for food This role is perfect for an existing Sous Chef ready to get stuck into a new challenge, or a strong Junior Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for the next step up in their career. We're looking for someone who is keen to join a forward-thinking kitchen where quality and creativity are the name of the game. ________________________________________ The Square – A bit about us: Part of the Quarter Group, The Square is one of Bristol’s most stylish venues - combining a refined restaurant, an exclusive private members’ club, and a thriving events space. We host everything from weddings to art exhibitions to buzzy private functions, all while staying grounded in hospitality that’s warm, personal and excellent. ________________________________________ Ready to make your mark? To apply, just send your CV and a quick cover note telling us what excites you about the role. Click the ‘apply now’ button to get started. Applications close: Friday 23rd January 2026. (We may close early if the right candidate comes along - so don’t hang about!) HP