Sous Chef

Linwood Collection; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream Access

50% Off Food & Soft Drinks

Free meals when on shift

Wellbeing Support

Retail Discounts

Apprenticeship Programmes

Hotel Discounts

Enrichment Days & Team Events

Long Service Rewards

Event Space Savings

Job summary

Wild Thyme & Honey in the Cotswolds is seeking a confident Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help shape our seasonal, produce-led menu in a luxury countryside setting.

You will lead services, mentor junior chefs, oversee prep, stock, and hygiene, and collaborate with the hotel team to deliver refined dining experiences that reflect the calm charm of the venue.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Sous Chef or senior CDP.
• Passion for seasonal, produce-led cooking.
• High standards of organisation & consistency.
• Leadership ability to guide and inspire junior chefs.
• Cool under pressure during busy services.
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Collaborates well with Head Chef and hotel team.

Responsibilities

• Lead services confidently and step onto the pass as needed.
• Oversee prep and organisation for smooth, elegant service.
• Support menu development reflecting the seasons.
• Manage stock and purchasing to minimise waste.
• Maintain hygiene to luxury-venue standards.
• Develop and mentor junior chefs.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and management.
• Protect the culinary identity of Wild Thyme & Honey.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Seasonal cooking

Organisation

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Quality standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Sous Chef – Wild Thyme & Honey, Cotswolds

Are you a passionate, skilled chef looking to step into a key leadership role within a truly exceptional countryside venue?

At Wild Thyme & Honey, an award‑winning boutique retreat located in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Ampney Crucis, we’re searching for an inspiring Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and help shape the culinary experience at The Crown at Ampney Brook.

Our restaurant is renowned for its seasonal menus, quality British produce, and refined yet relaxed dining — set within beautiful timber‑clad interiors and alfresco domes overlooking the tranquil Ampney Brook.

This is your opportunity to work with outstanding ingredients, develop junior chefs, and make a meaningful impact in a kitchen that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the essence of the Cotswolds.

Why Join Wild Thyme & Honey?

Wild Thyme & Honey blends historic charm with rustic‑luxury design, offering guests a warm, stylish countryside escape — and offering our kitchen team a truly inspiring place to work.

As Sous Chef, you'll enjoy:

We believe in rewarding great people. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
• 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
• Free meals when on shift – a selection for you to choose from when on your break
• Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
• Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
• Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
• Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
• Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.
• Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
• Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings.

What You Bring

We’re seeking a Sous Chef who brings confidence, creativity, and calm leadership:

• Strong experience as a Sous Chef or senior CDP – Comfortable leading services.
• Passion for seasonal, produce‑led cooking – Celebrating the region’s agricultural richness.
• High standards of organisation & consistency – You ensure timing, prep, and plating excellence.
• Leadership ability – You naturally guide, coach, and inspire junior chefs.
• Calm under pressure – Steady, focused, and supportive during busy services.
• Commitment to quality – Food safety, hygiene, flavour, and presentation.
• Collaboration – You work seamlessly with the Head Chef and the wider hotel team.

What You’ll Do

As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within our kitchen:

• Lead services confidently – Stepping onto the pass whenever needed.
• Oversee prep and organisation – Ensuring your team is ready for a smooth, elegant service.
• Support menu development – Bringing ideas that reflect the seasons and the Cotswolds spirit.
• Manage stock & ordering – Maintaining freshness, rotation, and minimal waste.
• Maintain top-tier hygiene – Uphold the immaculate standards expected in a luxury venue.
• Develop junior chefs – Mentoring and encouraging growth within the brigade.
• Collaborate across departments – Working with FOH and management to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Protect the culinary identity – Ensuring every dish reflects the calm beauty and refined charm of Wild Thyme & Honey.

Ready to Step Into a Leadership Role in a Stunning Cotswolds Setting?

If you're passionate about refined countryside cooking, excited to lead within a supportive, creative kitchen, and inspired by the charm of an award‑winning boutique hotel, we’d love to welcome you as our next Sous Chef at Wild Thyme & Honey.