Chef de Partie – The Wild Duck, Ewen (Cirencester) Seasonal British Cooking | Open Fire Influence | A Kitchen That Cares About Quality
We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join the team at The Wild Duck , one of the Cotswolds’ most loved and characterful pubs. Set in the village of Ewen, just outside Cirencester, The Wild Duck is known for its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and a food offering built around seasonality, simplicity, and bold, honest flavours .
This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills in a kitchen that values great ingredients, proper cooking, and a supportive team environment .
About Country Creatures Country Creatures operates a collection of standout pubs, inns and restaurants across the Cotswolds, known for exceptional hospitality and a strong, consistent food and drink offering.
The Role – Chef de Partie As Chef de Partie, you’ll take ownership of your section, working as part of a close-knit kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality food. You’ll be organised, eager to learn, and take pride in doing things properly — from prep through to service.
What You’ll Be Doing Running your section during prep and service Preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard Supporting the Sous and Head Chef in delivering smooth service Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards Assisting with stock rotation and organisation Contributing to a positive, professional kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up A genuine passion for food and hospitality A positive attitude and willingness to learn Good organisation and attention to detail Ability to work well under pressure as part of a team Pride in consistency, cleanliness, and presentation
What We Offer~ Competitive salary (dependent on experience)~ TRONC and potential bonus opportunities~ Work with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients~ Training, progression, and development opportunities~ A supportive and friendly team environment~25% staff discount across all Country Creatures venues
Location: The Wild Duck, Ewen, Cirencester Full-time, permanent role…