Sous Chef - Destination

Bear of Rodborough, Stroud; Lightpill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Work with Fuller’s benefits platform

26–40% Wagestream earnings access

Healthcare cash plan

Staff meal and tips

Job summary

Cotswold Inns & Hotels is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team at The Bear on Rodborough Common. You will prepare fresh, seasonal dishes with local ingredients and help develop new menu ideas while ensuring top-quality service in a busy pub-hotel setting.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene, mentoring junior staff, and delivering consistent, customer-facing excellence across every service.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification and food safety knowledge are essential.
• Experience with seasonal, local ingredients is expected.
• Ability to take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Creative approach to menu development and dish ideas.
• Motivate and bring out the best in the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Create new dishes and bring creative ideas to the menu.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality service.
• Ensure pride and consistency in every service.

Skills

Deputy to Head Chef

Fresh food cooking

Creative culinary

Team leadership

Pride in service

Job description

At Cotswold Inns & Hotels, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences in some of the most beautiful locations in the Cotswold’s. Whether it’s a wedding reception, board meeting, holiday of a lifetime, or a Christmas feast, we believe in delivering warm hospitality and exceptional service with a personal touch every single day. The teams in our collection of characterful hotels thrive on individuality, integrity, and a deep connection to our communities.

With Fuller’s values at our core – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality, and always asking what’s next? – we invite you to bring your true self and grow with us in a place where tradition and personality are both treasured.

The Bear on Rodborough Common is nestled amongst the rambling hills of beautiful National Trust land. Popular with ramblers, dog walkers and golfers, expect a busy bar and accommodation with 46 rooms on site.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.


• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.


• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.


• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.


• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.


• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family


• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.


• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.


• Full induction and training


• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

• As a deputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when they are away.


• Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.


• A creative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.


• Bring the best out of the kitchen team.


• Take pride in every successful service.


• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are all essential for this role.