Chef de Partie – Cotswolds Opening | Fresh, Seasonal, Modern British Location: Near Chipping Norton / Stow-on-the-Wold / Moreton-in-Marsh Salary: £32,000–£34,000 exceptional tronc (£8,000–£10,000 typical) Contract: Full-time | Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join the opening team of a newly restored Cotswold country pub. The venue is reopening under the ownership of a successful, well-established hospitality group behind several acclaimed gastropubs — known for fresh, seasonal cooking and warm, contemporary hospitality. The incoming Head Chef brings experience from one of the region’s most respected award-winning pubs, making this a fantastic environment for a CDP looking to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-standard kitchen from day one. The Role As Chef de Partie, you will: Run your section confidently and consistently in a fresh-food kitchen Prepare high-quality dishes using seasonal, British-led produce Assist with menu development and prep for an exciting new opening Work collaboratively with a small, focused brigade Maintain excellent organisation, cleanliness, and attention to detail Contribute to a positive culture where learning is encouraged What We’re Looking For Previous experience at CDP level within fresh-food, rosette-style, or ambitious gastropub kitchens Strong technical foundations and a genuine passion for good food Good communication, organisation, and reliability A desire to grow with a respected operator and be part of a new opening Positive attitude, commitment to standards, and pride in your work Why Join This is the chance to join a reopening that already has significant buzz behind it, with the backing of a highly regarded hospitality group offering: Competitive salary excellent tronc (£8k–£10k typical) Strong training and development from an experienced Head Chef A well-run kitchen environment with high staff retention Opportunities for progression across a growing portfolio A chance to be part of the launch team for an exciting new project Apply Now If you’re a Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in a supportive, ambitious kitchen — and want to be part of a high-quality opening — we’d love to hear from you.