Chef De Partie / Junior Sous Chef in Stratford-upon-Avon

Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

Award-Winning Country Pub | Cotswolds

£44,000–£45,000 OTE
£32,000-33,000 Base + £12,000 Tronc
4-Day Working Week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join a thriving, food-led country pub in the Cotswolds that has gone from strength to strength and is now looking to grow the kitchen brigade.

Part of a respected hospitality group with a strong reputation for quality, this is a well-run kitchen focused on seasonal British cooking, fresh produce, and consistently high standards, while offering the rare combination of serious earnings and genuine work–life balance.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef and senior team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen.

You will:

• Run your section confidently during prep and service
• Support the senior team in delivering consistent, high-quality food
• Assist with seasonal menu development and daily specials
• Help maintain strong organisation, prep standards and service consistency
• Support and help develop junior members of the brigade
• Uphold high standards of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen discipline
• Contribute positively to a strong, professional kitchen culture

This is a hands-on role offering genuine scope to develop further within the brigade.

The Package

• £32,000-33,000 base salary
• £12,000 annual tronc
• Realistic OTE £44,000–£45,000
• 4-day working week
• Christmas Day off
• Staff discounts across the wider group
• Staff meals on duty
• Modern, well-equipped kitchen
• Clear long-term progression opportunities

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to combine:

• Top-end earnings for this level
• 4-day working week
• Strong tronc structure
• Real progression
• A high-quality kitchen without burnout

If you’re looking for a role that offers serious package, serious standards and genuine quality of life, this is a standout opportunity.