Sous Chef 44,000 Package Live-in Multi-outlet Farm2Fork

Job Overview

Job Description

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.