Sous Chef- Live in available
Rhubarb Hospitality Recruitment
Sous Chef – £44,000 Package – Live-in Available
Multi-outlet Kitchen Operation | Lechlade, Cotswolds
Rhubarb Recruitment is presenting an exceptional opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a respected Cotswolds destination kitchen operation set in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.
The successful chef will work across multiple high-quality kitchens, including a renowned farm-to-table produce-led restaurant kitchen and a beautifully restored village pub — gaining exposure to both refined, seasonal dining and elevated pub food, all driven by estate-grown and locally sourced produce.
The Offer
- £44,000 package (£38,000 basic + approx. £6,000 service)
- Private staff accommodation available – £75 per week including bills
- Meals on duty and generous staff discounts
- Career development across a respected multi-outlet operation
- Proper work-life balance in a structured, professional kitchen
The Role
- Sous Chef role across multiple kitchens within the estate
- Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen leadership
- Cooking modern British, seasonal menus with a strong farm-to-plate ethos
- Working with exceptional ingredients from kitchen gardens and trusted local suppliers
- Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs
- Maintaining standards, consistency and service delivery
The Ideal Chef
- Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking
- Calm, professional approach during busy services
- Positive, team-focused and development-driven
Location Rural countryside setting near Lechlade, accessible from Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
This role will not suit candidates who prefer a city-based environment and is best suited to chefs who enjoy countryside living. The nearest good-sized town is 10 minutes bus ride away.
This is a rare chance to step into a senior role within a genuinely high-quality, food-led operation with clear standards and long-term prospects.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
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