Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

2 AA Rosette Destination Pub | Cotswolds

£32,000–£34,000 Base + Strong Tronc
4-Day Working Week | High-Quality Live-In Available

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join one of the Cotswolds’ most respected 2 AA Rosette destination pubs.

Set in one of the most beautiful villages in England, this is a serious, food-led kitchen known for seasonal British cooking, trusted local sourcing, and confident, ingredient-driven food rooted in classical technique.

This is not a volume pub kitchen — it is a well-structured, quality-driven brigade offering the rare combination of high standards, strong earnings and genuine work–life balance.

The Role

This role is suited to either:

A strong Chef de Partie looking to step up and take on more responsibility
or
A current Junior Sous Chef looking to develop within a highly respected Rosette kitchen.

Working closely with the Head Chef and senior team, you will:

Run your section confidently during prep and service
Deliver clean, precise, flavour-driven food at 2 AA Rosette standard
Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the kitchen
Assist with seasonal menu development and daily specials
Support and help develop junior members of the brigade
Maintain high standards across prep, hygiene, discipline and execution
Contribute to a strong, professional kitchen culture

For the right person, there is genuine scope to develop further within the brigade.

The Kitchen

2 AA Rosette standard
Contemporary British, seasonal cooking
Strong supplier relationships and serious produce focus
Professional, structured brigade
Quality-led operation with a loyal destination following

The Package

£32,000–£34,000 base salary
Circa £8,000–£10,000 annual tronc (well-established system)
45-hour contract | 4-day working week
High-quality live-in accommodation nearby (£230–£280 pcm, all-inclusive)
Staff meals on duty
50% off food + 25% off drinks for you and guests
On-site parking
Long-term progression within a respected Cotswolds operation

The Ideal Candidate

Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
Background in quality fresh-food kitchens
Rosette experience advantageous, but not essential for the right chef
Strong foundations in modern British cooking
Organised, calm and reliable in service
Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress
Positive attitude and strong team ethic

Why This Role

This is a rare chance to join a serious Rosette-level kitchen while benefiting from:

4-day working week
Strong tronc and earnings
High-quality live-in
Real progression opportunities
A kitchen where standards, craft and culture genuinely matter

If you’re looking for a role that combines career development with quality of life, this is a standout opportunity.