Chef - Cotswolds - £35,000 - £50,000

HR-CL Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned family-run restaurant in Cheltenham seeks an experienced Chef passionate about high-end, seasonal ingredients and teamwork. The role offers a competitive salary package of £35,000 – £50,000, Sundays and Mondays off, and a supportive environment with low turnover. Ideal candidates are reliable, calm under pressure, and committed to quality. This position provides a unique opportunity to work with beautiful produce in a family-like atmosphere. CVs are welcome for a confidential conversation.

Benefits

Sundays and Mondays off

Two straight shifts

6 weeks of closure per year

High-end ingredients and seasonal menus

Friendly team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Chef with experience in a busy, quality-led kitchen.
• Reliable, committed, and calm under pressure.
• Passionate about seasonality, seafood, and nose-to-tail cooking.

Skills

Experience in a busy, quality-led kitchen

Reliable and calm under pressure

Passionate about seasonality

Teamwork

Job description

There are restaurants you work in, and then there are restaurants you grow with.

This is one of the latter.

We’re representing a renowned, family‑run Cotswolds restaurant approaching two decades of excellence — a place where quality matters, ingredients lead, and the kitchen team cooks with intention.

A menu rooted in nose‑to‑tail cooking, a deep respect for fresh seafood, and an unwavering focus on the very best seasonal produce. A kitchen where chefs collaborate, support each other, and genuinely take pride in the craft.

Benefits of Chef role

• £35,000 – £50,000 package (basic + service charge)
• Sundays & Mondays off — every week
• Only two straight shifts
• 6 weeks of closure per year, including Christmas
• A long-standing, friendly team with exceptionally low turnover
• High‑end ingredients, seasonal menus, and a real opportunity to cook properly
• A genuine family atmosphere — no egos, no chaos, just good people cooking great food

Who We’re Looking For

• A chef with experience in a busy, quality‑led kitchen
• Reliable, committed and calm under pressure
• Passionate about seasonality, seafood, and nose‑to‑tail cooking
• Someone who values teamwork as much as technique
• Must be able to legally work in the UK
• Live‑out position (commutable to Stow-on-the-Wold)

When you spend your days working with beautiful produce, trusted people, and a rhythm that respects your time, the job feels different. Better. More sustainable.

If that resonates with you, we’d love to speak.

Send your CV — or message directly for a confidential conversation.

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