Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef
Award-Winning Country Pub | Cotswolds
£42,000–£46,000 OTE
£34,000 Base + £8,000–£12,000 Tronc
4-Day Working Week
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join a thriving, food-led country pub in the Cotswolds that has gone from strength to strength and is now looking to grow the kitchen brigade.
Part of a respected hospitality group with a strong reputation for quality, this is a well-run kitchen focused on seasonal British cooking, fresh produce, and consistently high standards, while offering the rare combination of serious earnings and genuine work–life balance.
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The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef and senior team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
You will:
* Run your section confidently during prep and service
* Support the senior team in delivering consistent, high-quality food
* Assist with seasonal menu development and daily specials
* Help maintain strong organisation, prep standards and service consistency
* Support and help develop junior members of the brigade
* Uphold high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen discipline
* Contribute positively to a strong, professional kitchen culture
This is a hands-on role offering genuine scope to develop further within the brigade.
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The Package
* £34,000 base salary
* £8,000–£12,000 annual tronc
* Realistic OTE £42,000–£46,000
* 4-day working week
* Christmas Day off
* Staff discounts across the wider group
* Staff meals on duty
* Modern, well-equipped kitchen
* Clear long-term progression opportunities
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Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to combine:
* Top-end earnings for this level
* 4-day working week
* Strong tronc structure
* Real progression
* A high-quality kitchen without burnout
If you’re looking for a role that offers serious package, serious standards and genuine quality of life, this is a standout opportunity.