Sous Chef, Cotswolds, up to £36,000 plus tips and accommodation

A Sous Chef role within a growing independent restaurant group where expansion is creating genuine long-term progression opportunities, offering the chance to step into a kitchen that values creativity, ownership and strong leadership rather than routine repetition. With access to onsite accommodation and a competitive package of up to £36,000 plus excellent tips, this Sous Chef role provides a strong platform for someone looking to elevate their career in a supportive but ambitious environment where good food and good people sit at the heart of everything.

This Sous Chef role will see you working closely with the Head Chef to shape menus, develop dishes using fresh, local produce, and bring consistency and flair across service. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of menu writing, contribute to costing and GP control, and play a key part in training and developing the kitchen team. This Sous Chef role is ideal for someone who enjoys stepping beyond the pass and into a more influential kitchen position, where ideas are welcomed and good standards are genuinely rewarded. A driving licence would be beneficial due to the rural Oxfordshire location, though onsite accommodation is available to support relocation or lifestyle flexibility.

What’s on offer alongside this Sous Chef role:

• Up to £36,000 salary (DoE) plus generous tips
• Onsite accommodation available
• Clear career progression within an expanding independent group
• Opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced produce

My client is a well-regarded independent restaurant group with a strong reputation for quality, consistency and developing their teams from within. Their expansion is carefully managed, ensuring that each site retains its identity while benefiting from shared standards and support. The culture is hands-on, collaborative and genuinely focused on allowing talented chefs to grow and take on more responsibility as they progress.

If you’re looking for a Sous Chef role that offers more than just day-to-day kitchen work, and instead gives you the chance to influence menus, develop people and grow within a forward-thinking independent group, this could be an excellent next step. Apply today to explore this Sous Chef role further and take the next stage in your culinary career.