SENIOR SOUS CHEF – OPENING JANUARY 2026
Cotswolds Country Pub Reopening | Brand New Kitchen
Location: Whichford, Warwickshire
Salary Package: Up to £46,000 OTE
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working Pattern: 4-day working week
Opening Date: 15th January
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An outstanding opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join the opening leadership team of a premium country pub relaunching this January, owned by a well-established hospitality group with multiple highly regarded food-led venues.
This role offers genuine influence — helping to build the kitchen from the ground up, working alongside an experienced Head Chef with a strong reputation for quality cooking and well-run teams.
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The Role
As Senior Sous Chef, you will:
* Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen day-to-day
* Help establish systems, structure, and service standards
* Be hands-on in prep and service in a fresh-food environment
* Train, mentor, and support the junior brigade
* Maintain excellent organisation, food safety, and consistency
* Play a key role in shaping the culture and success of the relaunch
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About You
* Experience as a Sous or Senior Sous Chef in a quality pub or fresh-food kitchen
* Confident leader with a calm, organised approach
* Passion for seasonal British produce and high standards
* Comfortable taking responsibility and leading from the front
* Excited by the challenge of an opening project
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What’s On Offer
* Up to £46,000 OTE package
* Base salary £34,000 + exceptional tronc (£10,000–£12,000 per year)
* 4-day working week
* Christmas Day off
* Staff discounts across the wider group
* Brand new kitchen and equipment
* Strong long-term progression opportunities