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.

2027 looks to be our most exciting year to date at Walcot House. With two new state of the art kitchens being a focal point of renovations to our flagship site.

Role Overview:

The Senior Sous Chef is the Head Chef's principal deputy. Their main responsibility is to ensure that the Sous Chefs are performing their role properly, consistently and to the standard expected by the Head Chef. At this level, the focus moves away from personally trying to run every part of the kitchen. The Senior Sous provides oversight, coaching and accountability so that these responsibilities happen consistently across every shift. The Senior Sous should be checking that the Sous and wider team is:

A strong Senior Sous Chef should constantly understand:

Are the Sous Chefs doing their jobs properly?
Are standards being maintained when I am not beside them?
Are the operational duties being completed without chasing?
Are they developing their Junior Sous Chefs?
Are problems being dealt with or simply passed upwards?
Where does a Sous need support, coaching or clearer accountability?

A strong Senior Sous Chef:

The strength of a Senior Sous Chef should be visible in the strength of the Sous Chefs beneath them. Has a Sous team that understands exactly what is expected of them.

Knows where each Sous Chef is strong and where they need development.
Does not repeatedly complete work that should be owned by a Sous Chef.
Challenges missed responsibilities and follows through.
Coaches before taking over.
Maintains consistent standards between different shifts and managers.
Ensures operational duties happen without constant Head

Chef involvement.

Develops confident, accountable Sous Chefs.
Gives the Head Chef a clear and accurate picture of how the kitchen is performing. ● Creates greater consistency and stability across the whole operation.
Leads with kindness while being clear about accountability.

What's in it for you?

Career Opportunities & Progression
50% Discount across the Group
Apprenticeship schemes
Staff food
On demand well being support
WSET, H&S and FA training opportunities