Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef
Elegant Country House Hotel | Gloucestershire
£32,000–£35,000 Base + Tronc
Live-In Available | Full-Time | Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join a well-established country house hotel set in the Gloucestershire countryside, following the recent appointment of a new Head Chef.
This is an exciting time to join the kitchen, with a clear focus on strengthening the brigade, refining standards and building a stable, quality-driven team.
The hotel offers a varied food operation, combining refined dining, relaxed service and events, all underpinned by a commitment to seasonal produce and consistent execution.
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The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen — taking ownership of your section while supporting the wider team.
You will:
* Run your section confidently across prep and service
* Support the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food
* Assist in organising prep, ordering and kitchen workflow
* Contribute across multiple service styles (restaurant, events, etc.)
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety
* Support and guide junior team members where required
* Contribute to menu ideas and seasonal changes
This is a role suited to a chef ready to step up, take on more responsibility and develop beyond a standard CDP position.
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The Kitchen & Operation
* Country house hotel with a multi-outlet food offering
* Focus on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce
* Combination of restaurant dining, casual service and events
* Recently appointed Head Chef driving standards forward
* Small, developing brigade with genuine opportunity to grow
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The Package
* £30,000–£34,000 base salary
* Tronc on top
* Live-in accommodation available
* Staff meals on duty
* Ongoing training and development
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a supportive environment
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The Ideal Candidate
* Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
* Experience within fresh-food kitchens (hotel or gastro pub background ideal)
* Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
* Passionate about seasonal ingredients and quality cooking
* Keen to take on more responsibility and progress
* Positive, team-focused approach
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Why This Role
This is a great opportunity to join a kitchen at a key stage of development, where you can grow alongside a new Head Chef and play a genuine role in shaping the team.
If you are looking for a step up, more responsibility and a stable, long-term role in a quality-led environment, this is an excellent next move.