Sous Chef

Company: Smyth & Co
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Location: Bath
Job Description:

Job Description

Sous Chef – Luxury Country Restaurant

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Near Bath, Somerset

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£40,000 | 40 Hours per Week + Paid Overtime

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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.

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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.

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The Role

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Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you will:

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  • Support the day-to-day running of a busy, high-quality kitchen
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  • Work with exceptional seasonal, locally sourced and home-grown produce
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  • Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade
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  • Maintain consistently high standards across preparation and service
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  • Contribute to a constantly evolving, seasonally driven menu
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  • Support stock management, ordering and kitchen organisation
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  • Maintain excellent food safety and kitchen standards
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The Ideal Candidate

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We are looking for someone who:

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  • Has previous experience as a Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant, hotel or gastro-led operation
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  • Has a genuine passion for seasonal, British and produce-led cooking
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  • Enjoys working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch
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  • Is confident supporting and developing junior chefs
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  • Is organised, reliable and calm during busy services
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  • Values a positive kitchen culture and a better work-life balance
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Package

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Salary: £40,000 per annum

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Hours: 40 hours per week

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Overtime: Paid

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Location: Near Bath, Somerset

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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.

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Apply now to find out more.

Posted: August 29th, 2026