About The Walcot Group

The Walcot Group is a dynamic and growing collection of hospitality and food businesses based in Bath and the Southwest. We pride ourselves on creating thoughtful, community-driven experiences across restaurants, pubs, bars, and retail. From artisan pasta and modern British dining to small-batch butchery, we’re building something special—ambitious, independent, and full of personality.

We’re after people who love looking after people. Simple as that.

Role Overview:

You will assist the Head Chef & Sous Chefs in the running of the kitchen, managing health and safety, ordering and day to day running of sections.

This role requires a Sous with confidence and ability to support the team. Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential. We want you to be as passionate about Food and Product as we are.

Purpose of the Role

Our Junior Sous Chef assists the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared to a high standard, supervising sections, and maintaining hygiene and safety protocols. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high-quality food service.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Chef & Sous Chefs in planning and food preparation.
Supervise the section team, ensuring efficient and high standards.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation consistency.
Manage stock levels and inventory.
Assist in menu development, costing, and innovation.

Kitchen Operations & Food Preparation

Ensure all food is prepared to high standards, maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.
Supervise all cooking and food preparation activities to ensure efficiency and quality.
Oversee mise en place and ensure kitchen stations are well-stocked and organized.
Maintain and improve cooking techniques and food presentation

Team Leadership & Management

Supervise and motivate the junior kitchen team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
Be a positive force and role model to your team, uphold the company’s values, motivate and inspire individuals throughout the business
Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture, encouraging collaboration and development.
Ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Assist in overseeing food service during peak periods to maintain speed and quality.

Stock Management

Ensures the quality, accuracy, rotation of stock and sufficient availability of stock for service levels

Compliance, Safety & Security

Enforce strict hygiene and food safety regulations in line with local health and safety laws.
Ensure proper checks are being carried out as per our policy and recorded accurately on our Food Alert system
Conduct regular kitchen cleanliness and sanitation checks.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste.
Maintain HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards.
Diligently follow our Allergen Management Procedures and ensure the kitchen team complies at all times.

What's in it for you?

Career Opportunities & Progression
25% Discount across the Group
Apprenticeship schemes
50% off on shift menu
On demand well being support
WSET, H&S and FA training opportunities