Chef de Partie – £39,000 Package – Live-in Available
Multi-outlet Kitchen Operation | Lechlade, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

Rhubarb Recruitment is presenting an exceptional opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join a respected Cotswolds destination kitchen operation set in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.

The successful chef will work across multiple high-quality kitchens, including a renowned farm-to-table produce-led restaurant kitchen and a beautifully restored village pub — gaining exposure to both refined, seasonal dining and elevated pub food, all driven by estate-grown and locally sourced produce.

The Offer

• £39,000 package (£33,000 basic + approx. £6,000 service)
• Private staff accommodation available – £75 per week including bills
• Meals on duty and generous staff discounts
• Career development across a respected multi-outlet operation
• Proper work-life balance in a structured, professional kitchen

The Role

• Chef de Partie role across multiple kitchens within the estate
• Cooking modern British, seasonal menus with a strong farm-to-plate ethos
• Working with exceptional ingredients from kitchen gardens and trusted local suppliers
• Supporting senior chefs and mentoring junior team members

The Ideal Chef

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi CDP
• Passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking
• Comfortable working to high standards in busy services
• Positive, team-focused and keen to develop

Location Rural countryside setting near Lechlade, accessible from Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.

This role will not suit candidates who prefer a city-based environment and is best suited to chefs who enjoy countryside living. The nearest good-sized town is 10 minutes bus ride away.

This is a rare chance to join a genuinely high-quality food-led operation with clear standards, structure and development opportunities.

Apply now for immediate consideration.