Sous Chef

Michelin Guide Listed Restaurant | Produce-Led Dining | The Cotswolds

Southrop, Gloucestershire

£38,000 per annum + Exceptional Monthly Service Charge
45 Hours per Week | Outstanding Benefits | Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Sous Chef to join the kitchen brigade at one of the Cotswolds' most highly regarded produce-led restaurants.

Working alongside the Senior Sous Chef and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional seasonal food within a kitchen built around sustainability, outstanding ingredients and genuine craftsmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a quality-driven environment where creativity, collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of everything they do.

The Restaurant

Set within one of the Cotswolds' most respected hospitality destinations, the restaurant has built an outstanding reputation for its relaxed yet refined dining experience, celebrating the very best British produce throughout the seasons.

Menus are inspired by the estate's gardens, surrounding countryside and carefully selected local suppliers, creating dishes that are simple, elegant and ingredient-led. Sustainability and respect for the land underpin every aspect of the kitchen, providing chefs with the opportunity to cook using exceptional produce at its very best.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you will support the Senior Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen while taking responsibility for sections during preparation and service.

You'll lead by example, ensuring consistently high standards while helping develop junior members of the brigade and maintaining the collaborative culture the kitchen is known for.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading sections during preparation and service
Supervising Chef de Parties and junior chefs
Delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
Supporting ordering, stock control and waste management
Assisting with training, mentoring and onboarding of new team members
Supporting menu execution using exceptional seasonal produce
Maintaining outstanding food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
Promoting a positive, collaborative and professional kitchen culture
Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who enjoys developing others while continuing to refine their own skills within a highly respected kitchen.

The Package

£38,000 per annum
Exceptional monthly service charge
45-hour working week
28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday
Healthy chef-prepared meals on duty
Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
High-quality uniforms provided
Free on-site parking
Discounted overnight stays across the wider collection
50% discount on food
Discounted cookery school experiences
50% discount on spa treatments
40% discount across the retail collection
Annual staff Christmas celebration
Tailored training, leadership programmes and ongoing professional development
Beautiful countryside working environment

The Ideal Candidate

Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
Experience within quality fresh-food restaurants, gastropubs or luxury hospitality
Passion for seasonal British produce and ingredient-led cooking
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Calm, confident and composed during service
Positive, supportive approach to developing junior chefs
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
Passion for sustainability, collaboration and consistently high standards

Why This Role?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the Cotswolds' leading produce-led restaurants, working with exceptional seasonal ingredients in a kitchen that genuinely values craftsmanship, sustainability and professional development.

Offering an excellent salary, exceptional monthly service charge, outstanding employee benefits and genuine opportunities for long-term progression, this role is ideal for an ambitious Sous Chef looking to continue developing within one of the region's most respected hospitality businesses.