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Rhubarb Recruitment is presenting an exceptional opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a respected Cotswolds destination kitchen operation set in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.
The successful chef will work across multiple high-quality kitchens , including a renowned farm-to-table produce-led restaurant kitchen and a beautifully restored village pub gaining exposure to both refined, seasonal dining and elevated pub food, all driven by estate-grown and locally sourced produce.
The Offer
£44,000 package (£38,000 basic + approx. £6,000 service)
Private staff accommodation available £75 per week including bills
Meals on duty and generous staff discounts
Career development across a respected multi-outlet operation
Proper work-life balance in a structured, professional kitchen
The Role
Sous Chef role across multiple kitchens within the estate
Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen leadership
Cooking modern British, seasonal menus with a strong farm-to-plate ethos
Working with exceptional ingredients from kitchen gardens and trusted local suppliers
Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs
Maintaining standards, consistency and service delivery
The Ideal Chef
Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking
Calm, professional approach during busy services
Positive, team-focused and development-driven
Location Rural countryside setting near Lechlade, accessible from Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. This role will not suit candidates who prefer a city-based environment and is best suited to chefs who enjoy countryside living. The nearest good-sized town is 10 minutes bus ride away.
This is a rare chance to step into a senior role within a genuinely high-quality, food-led operation with clear standards and long-term prospects. xwzovoh
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Sous Chef £44,000 Package Live-in Available Multi-outlet Kitchen Operation | Lechlade, Cotswolds
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.Rhubarb Recruitment is presenting an exceptional opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a respected Cotswolds destination kitchen operation set in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.The successful chef will work across multiple high-quality kitchens , including a renowned farm-to-table produce-led restaurant kitchen and a beautifully restored village pub gaining exposure to both refined, seasonal dining and elevated pub food, all driven by estate-grown and locally sourced produce.The Offer£44,000 package (£38,000 basic + approx. £6,000 service)Private staff accommodation available £75 per week including billsMeals on duty and generous staff discountsCareer development across a respected multi-outlet operationProper work-life balance in a structured, professional kitchenThe RoleSous Chef role across multiple kitchens within the estateSupporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen leadershipCooking modern British, seasonal menus with a strong farm-to-plate ethosWorking with exceptional ingredients from kitchen gardens and trusted local suppliersTraining, mentoring and developing junior chefsMaintaining standards, consistency and service deliveryThe Ideal ChefExperience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step upStrong organisational and leadership skillsPassion for seasonal, ingredient-led cookingCalm, professional approach during busy servicesPositive, team-focused and development-drivenLocation Rural countryside setting near Lechlade, accessible from Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. This role will not suit candidates who prefer a city-based environment and is best suited to chefs who enjoy countryside living. The nearest good-sized town is 10 minutes bus ride away.This is a rare chance to step into a senior role within a genuinely high-quality, food-led operation with clear standards and long-term prospects. xwzovoh Apply now for immediate consideration….