Chef De Partie - Junior Sous Chef

Knekt Hub Ltd; Bath, Frome; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc/tips on top

Work-life balance

Hands-on chef-owner

Seasonal menu development

Path to national recognition

Job summary

Knekt Hub Ltd in Somerset (near Bath and Frome) seeks a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef for a 2 AA Rosette kitchen, led by a chef-owner. Produce-led, seasonal menus with on-site gardens. Role offers strong progression toward Michelin Guide ambitions and a supportive, quality-driven environment.

Salary £32,000–£35,000 depending on experience, plus strong tronc. Great work-life balance and opportunities to contribute to seasonal menu development in a kitchen focused on flavour, sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience at 2 AA Rosette level or higher.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal, home-grown produce.
• A team player with a professional attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Confident across all sections and calm under pressure.

Skills

2 AA Rosette experience

Fresh produce passion

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

Somerset (near Bath and Frome)
£32,000 – £35,000 + strong tronc | 2 AA Rosette Kitchen | Michelin Guide Prospects | Work-Life Balance Focused

Are you a passionate, produce-led chef looking for your next step in a progressive, quality-driven kitchen?

A beautifully restored country inn located in Somerset, just a short drive from Bath and Frome, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef (depending on experience) to join a small, close-knit team.

Led by a chef-owner, the kitchen holds 2 AA Rosettes and is confidently working at that level, with ambitions to achieve a third rosette and inclusion in the Michelin Guide. This is an ideal opportunity for chefs who care deeply about flavour, finesse, and sustainability.

Menus are proudly produce-led and seasonal, with much of the fruit, vegetables, and herbs grown on-site in their own kitchen gardens. It’s a true farm-to-fork operation — rooted in creativity, quality, and provenance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience at 2 AA Rosette level or higher, or the ability to thrive in that environment
• Passion for fresh, seasonal, and home-grown produce
• A team player with a professional attitude and eagerness to learn
• Confident across all sections and calm under pressure

What’s on Offer:

• £32,000 – £35,000 salary, depending on experience
• Excellent tronc/tips on top
• Work-life balance is a genuine priority – realistic hours and a supportive working culture
• Work directly with a hands-on, experienced chef-owner
• Opportunities to contribute to seasonal menu development
• Be part of a kitchen on the path to national recognition

If you're looking for a fulfilling chef role in a beautiful part of the country, where the focus is on excellence, sustainability, and wellbeing — we’d love to hear from you.