Designate Sous Chef Jobs at The Botanist – Grow Your Career in Hospitality Salary: from £35,000 (depending on experience) Locations: Watford, Reading, Marlow and London (travel reimbursed or pre-booked) Are you an ambitious Sous Chef looking for your next step ? Join The Botanist as a Designate Sous Chef and discover a hospitality career where you can truly grow. At The Botanist, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We've created restaurants where you can belong, be yourself, and thrive. When our people grow, we grow too. We're more than just a bar and restaurant. We're a place where energy is high, laughter is loud, and every dish, drink and service is alive with the vibrant spirit of botany. If you're ready to be part of a kitchen team that values passion, creativity and individuality – this is the role for you. The Role – Designate Sous Chef As a Designate Sous Chef, you'll support multiple kitchens across our sites, stepping in to keep things running smoothly, profitably and with energy. This role is perfect for an experienced Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef who enjoys variety and wants to develop leadership skills. You'll be responsible for: Leading by example and creating a safe, fun, and exciting kitchen environment. Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations - including stock control, rota management, food hygiene and safety. Supporting Head Chefs and General Managers with training, standards, and kitchen development. Delivering consistency across sites while playing a key role in new restaurant openings and temporary cover. Driving kitchen performance while inspiring and developing your teams. Every day is different - from leading busy services to coaching chefs – making this an exciting opportunity to expand your skills across multiple kitchens. What's in it for you? We believe that happy, thriving chefs are the seed from which great kitchens grow. That's why we offer: Competitive Sous Chef salary from £35,000. 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests at all Botanist restaurants. Free meals on shift - choose from our most loved classics. Guaranteed time off on your birthday (and the day after!) Education subsidies to help you achieve personal and professional growth goals. Access to TRONC via TiPJAR and Wagestream for flexible pay and financial wellbeing. Support from Hospitality Action, including free counselling and confidential advice. All venues closed on Christmas Day And because we're not just another hospitality group, we don't just accept individuality - we celebrate it. From the food we serve to the careers we build, we're breaking the mould of the modern restaurant. Why Join The Botanist? The Botanist is a fast-growing, award-winning brand with restaurants across the UK. Our kitchens are known for fresh, seasonal food, inventive cocktails, and vibrant live music. Behind it all are our values: Hardworking, Honest, Fair and Fun. Joining us as a Designate Sous Chef means more than just a job – it's the chance to be part of a team, a community, and a career that grows as you do. The Botanist - Just a little bit more than you were expecting! Apply Now – Sous Chef Careers with The Botanist If you're a talented Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef ready for a new challenge, apply today and grow with us at The Botanist.