Sous Chef – The Wild Duck, Ewen (Cirencester)
Open Fire Cooking | Seasonal British Produce | A Kitchen with Character
We’re looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join the team at The Wild Duck, one of the Cotswolds’ most loved and characterful pubs.
Set in the heart of Ewen, just outside Cirencester, The Wild Duck is known for its relaxed atmosphere, beautiful setting, and a food offering that celebrates seasonality, simplicity, and bold, honest flavours.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a kitchen that values quality ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and a calm, focused team culture.
About Country Creatures
Country Creatures operates a collection of standout pubs, inns and restaurants across the Cotswolds, known for exceptional hospitality and a strong food and drink offering rooted in quality and consistency.
The Role – Sous Chef
As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen day-to-day — ensuring standards are maintained, the team is supported, and the food consistently delivers.
You’ll be hands-on, organised, and commercially aware, with a genuine passion for great cooking and developing others.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting the Head Chef in running a high-performing kitchen
* Leading service with confidence, ensuring quality and consistency
* Driving standards across prep, hygiene, and organisation
* Supporting stock control, ordering, and GP management
* Training and developing junior chefs
* Maintaining a calm, professional environment, even under pressure
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
* A passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking
* Strong understanding of kitchen operations, cost control, and food safety
* A natural leader who can motivate and support a team
* High standards, attention to detail, and pride in your work
* A positive, hands-on attitude and strong work ethic
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* TRONC and bonus opportunities
* Work with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients
* A supportive and ambitious kitchen team
* Ongoing training and development
* 25% staff discount across all Country Creatures venues
📍 Location: The Wild Duck, Ewen, Cirencester
Full-time, permanent role
If you’re a Sous Chef who cares about food, team culture, and delivering something genuinely special, we’d love to hear from you.