Chef de Partie, The Fox

Daylesford Stays; Upper Oddington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products

Local gym discounts

Padel Discount

Electric Car Scheme

Volunteering Days

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Mental Health Support

Gratuities included

Job summary

Daylesford Stays at The Fox in Lower Oddington seeks a Chef de Partie to join our culinary team and deliver high-quality, fresh-food dishes using organic produce sourced from Daylesford farms. You’ll take responsibility for your section and support junior chefs in a fast-paced, premium pub environment.

This 48-hour week role offers a salary of £40,337.50 per annum (OTE), with gratuities contributing to earnings; benefits include discounts on products and experiences, private medical insurance,

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh food kitchens at a similar level.
• Passion for cooking with fresh, organic produce and seasonal ingredients.
• Willingness to work 48 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes to a high standard; support junior chefs.
• Take responsibility for your section and contribute to dishes balancing classical technique with modern creativity.

Skills

Experience in fresh food kitchens

Job description

Daylesford Stays - a part of The Bamford Collection.

We provide experiences that embrace luxury escapism: understated elegance, indulgence and nurture.

SALARY

£40,337.50 per annum OTE*

HOURS

48 hours per week

About Us

The Fox in Lower Oddington is a classic Cotswolds pub with a modern, funky twist. Whether you're here for the legendary Thursday pizza and DJ nights, the weekly live music, or just soaking up the vibes, The Fox is a true destination spot in the Cotswolds that will keep you coming back for more.

We serve top-quality, flavoursome and familiar food. Inhabiting the farm to fork ethos with our organic produce sourced from our local Daylesford farms. Here you will find a laidback, stylish setting, with a bar team that’s as fun as they are friendly. It’s a place where guests feel at home and staff love to work.

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About The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will be a vital part of our Culinary team working to deliver the passion and flair in all of our dishes. Ideally, you’ll have worked in similar fresh food kitchens, and restaurant environments and have a passion for crafting good food!

You will take responsibility for your section, preparing and executing dishes to high standard and supporting junior chefs. You will be working daily with the very best organic produce, much of it sourced directly from Daylesford Farm, with the chance to contribute to dishes that balance classical technique with modern creativity.

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• Experience in fresh food kitchens at a similar level


• A genuine passion for cooking with fresh, organic produce and an interest in seasonal, sustainable ingredients

Perks And Benefits

• Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one


• Local gym discounts


• Padel Discount


• Electric Car Scheme (subject to criteria)


• Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice


• Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa


• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us


• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary


• Mental Health Support: 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme


• The on target earning potential for this role is £40,337.50 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £34,337.50, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge.

About Gratuities And Service Charge

Gratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. It is estimated that in 2026 full‑time employees can expect to receive in the region of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.