Sous Chef Creative, Seasonal Cuisine The Square, Bristol
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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.
Were 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 Bristols vibrant Clifton scene.
As our new Sous Chef youll work alongside a team of six chefs and three KPs producing bold seasonal modern British/European dishes in a kitchen thats 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: 36000 per year package comprising a basic salary of 33000 per year 3000 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 dont 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 ourfour restaurantsand will entitle you to fantastic friends and family rates within ourhotels
- Employee Assistance Programme (run by Hospitality Action) - 24/7 support national discounts and other wellbeing advice
- 50% offHowTheLightGetsInfestival tickets for you your friends and family
- Pension contribution
- Competitive Gym membership at Anytime Fitness on Queens Road in Clifton and other local discounts including hairdressers Noahs 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 youll be doing as Junior Sous Chef:
- Taking a lead on service alongside the Head Chef and running the kitchen when hes 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 its 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. Were looking for someone who is keento join a forward-thinking kitchen where quality and creativity are the name of the game.
The Square A bit about us:
Part of theQuarterGroup The Square is one of Bristols 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 thats 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 dont hang about!)
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
The Square Club is a private members club for creatives with an award-winning restaurant and adjoining boutique hotel. With a stylish cocktail bar, seasonal menus, rare Secret Garden and unparalleled service, it's no wonder it's Bristol's premier private events venue for parties, wedd ... View more
