Junior Sous Chef

Award-Winning Country Pub | Cotswolds

Location: Whichford, Warwickshire
Salary Package: Up to £40,000 OTE
(£34,000 base + strong tronc)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working Pattern: 4-day working week

Following a highly successful relaunch, this premium country pub in the Cotswolds is now looking to recruit a Junior Sous Chef to support the continued growth of the kitchen team.

Part of a well-established, food-led hospitality group, the site has quickly built strong momentum and is now focused on strengthening the brigade to maintain consistency and standards as demand continues to grow.

The Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the senior kitchen team in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering within a fresh, seasonal environment.

You will:

Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
Be hands-on across prep and service, running sections confidently
Help maintain structure, organisation and consistency during busy services
Assist in training and supporting junior members of the brigade
Contribute to menu development, specials and seasonal changes
Uphold high standards of food safety and kitchen discipline

This is a role suited to a chef looking to step up into a more responsible position within a well-run, growing kitchen.

The Kitchen

Fresh, seasonal British cooking
Well-structured, quality-led operation
Strong early success following relaunch
Growing demand and increasing covers
Supportive, experienced senior team

What’s On Offer

£34,000 base salary
Strong tronc on top (OTE up to £40,000)
4-day working week
Christmas Day off
Staff discounts across the wider group
Modern, well-equipped kitchen
Clear progression opportunities within a growing group

The Ideal Candidate

Strong Chef de Partie ready to step up or current Junior Sous Chef
Experience within fresh-food kitchens
Confident running a section and supporting service
Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
Positive attitude and team-focused approach
Keen to develop within a growing, quality-led business

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity to join a kitchen that has already proven successful and is now focused on building a stronger, more stable brigade for the long term.

If you’re looking for a role that offers progression, strong earnings and genuine work-life balance, this is an excellent next move.