Sous Chef / Head Chef - The Village Pub - Cirencester

THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels); England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished hotel group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef with the ambition to progress to Head Chef within 9 months. The ideal candidate will be passionate about modern British pub food and lead a team to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Responsibilities include managing kitchen sections, menu contributions, and overseeing training for junior chefs. This role offers numerous benefits including staff discounts, meals on duty, and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Staff stays - free B&B

35% discount on food, beverages & treatments

Meals on duty

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)

Take home goods - cost price

Free access to an on-demand GP and counseling services

A range of learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential.
• Passion for modern British food and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Manage one of the kitchen sections.
• Contribute fresh ideas for the menu.

Skills

Confidence

Creativity

Knowledge of kitchen operations

Passion for modern British food

Sustainability awareness

Job description

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join as Sous Chef with a clear and structured pathway to Head Chef within 9 months for the right candidate. This opportunity has arisen due to planned internal movement of our current Head Chef. We're looking for a motivated and talented chef ready to step into leadership, grow within the business, and inspire a team passionate about delivering quality, simple British pub food. A Sous role at The Village Pub is like no other. We use local suppliers and a lot of love to create our menus, which change regularly to reflect the seasons. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience - creativity is at the heart of what we do. Our kitchen is fast-paced and full of energy, which is exactly what we look for in our team members. Come with enthusiasm, your knives, and a bucketful of passion, and we'll help you develop the rest. You will assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - managing one of the sections, contributing fresh ideas for the menu, overseeing health and safety, ordering, and staff rotas. We're seeking a Sous Chef with confidence, creativity, and the ability to support a dynamic team. Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential. We want you to be as passionate about modern British food and sustainability as we are. Previous experience in a similar role is required. Can you remember who inspired you to be a chef, can you do this for someone else and share your knowledge with the junior chefs? We run an award-winning apprenticeship programme, as a Sous chef you will take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring the apprentices.

Responsibilities

• You will assist the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen - managing one of the sections, contributing fresh ideas for the menu, overseeing health and safety, ordering, and staff rotas.
• Support a dynamic team with confidence and creativity.
• Share knowledge with junior chefs and lead apprentices in line with our award-winning apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of all areas of the kitchen is essential.
• Passion for modern British food and sustainability.

Benefits

• Staff stays - free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Meals on duty.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods - cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2.