Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

Elegant Country House Hotel | Gloucestershire

£32,000–£35,000 Base + Tronc
Live-In Available | Full-Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef to join a well-established country house hotel set in the Gloucestershire countryside, following the recent appointment of a new Head Chef.

This is an exciting time to join the kitchen, with a clear focus on strengthening the brigade, refining standards and building a stable, quality-driven team.

The hotel offers a varied food operation, combining refined dining, relaxed service and events, all underpinned by a commitment to seasonal produce and consistent execution.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen — taking ownership of your section while supporting the wider team.

You will:

Run your section confidently across prep and service
Support the Head Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food
Assist in organising prep, ordering and kitchen workflow
Contribute across multiple service styles (restaurant, events, etc.)
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety
Support and guide junior team members where required
Contribute to menu ideas and seasonal changes

This is a role suited to a chef ready to step up, take on more responsibility and develop beyond a standard CDP position.

The Kitchen & Operation

Country house hotel with a multi-outlet food offering
Focus on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce
Combination of restaurant dining, casual service and events
Recently appointed Head Chef driving standards forward
Small, developing brigade with genuine opportunity to grow

The Package

£30,000–£34,000 base salary
Tronc on top
Live-in accommodation available
Staff meals on duty
Ongoing training and development
Stable, long-term opportunity within a supportive environment

The Ideal Candidate

Strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
Experience within fresh-food kitchens (hotel or gastro pub background ideal)
Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
Passionate about seasonal ingredients and quality cooking
Keen to take on more responsibility and progress
Positive, team-focused approach

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity to join a kitchen at a key stage of development, where you can grow alongside a new Head Chef and play a genuine role in shaping the team.

If you are looking for a step up, more responsibility and a stable, long-term role in a quality-led environment, this is an excellent next move.