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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 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:
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 30th 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
