Love proper cooking? Looking to work with great ingredients, learn from talented chefs and be part of an independent pub group that genuinely invests in its people?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at The Fox Inn in Broadwell.
The Fox is a busy village pub in the heart of the Cotswolds, serving honest, seasonal British food with a focus on quality ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and genuine hospitality.
Our food is straightforward and ingredient-led. Think game, offal, proper stocks and sauces, local produce and classic British pub food done exceptionally well. No micro herbs, no tweezers and definitely no unnecessary fuss.
Working alongside our Head Chef and a close-knit kitchen team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take ownership of your section and play an important part in one of the Cotswolds' most respected independent pubs.
Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie or an ambitious Commis Chef ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join us?
We believe the best kitchens are built by people who genuinely enjoy coming to work.
That's why we've built a business where people stay. We invest in our chefs, promote from within and create kitchens where people are supported, challenged and given every opportunity to develop.
Many of our Head Chefs and senior managers have progressed through the business, and we're proud to help ambitious chefs build long-term careers with us.
Our owners remain actively involved across all of our pubs, and our Executive Chef works closely with every kitchen, providing mentoring, training and support throughout the group.
What you'll receive
- Competitive hourly rate
- Consecutive days off guaranteed
- Rotas actively managed to avoid burnout
- Christmas Day off guaranteed
- Company pension
- Staff meals whilst on duty
- 25% discount on food and drink across all our pubs
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Twice-yearly company staff parties
- Structured training and development
- Regular visits to local suppliers across the Cotswolds
- Genuine opportunities to progress across our growing pub group
The Role
As Chef de Partie, you'll work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality food in a busy, supportive and professional environment.
You'll be trusted to run your own section, contribute ideas, maintain excellent standards and continue developing your skills as part of a team that genuinely enjoys what it does.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal dishes to a consistently high standard
- Running your own section confidently during service
- Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy periods
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Assisting with stock rotation and minimising waste
- Contributing ideas for new dishes and weekly specials
- Maintaining the high standards our guests have come to expect
- Supporting and encouraging junior members of the kitchen team
Who we're looking for
You'll ideally have experience as a:
- Chef de Partie
- Demi Chef de Partie
- Or be an ambitious Commis Chef ready to step up
Most importantly, you'll be someone who:
- Loves cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Takes pride in producing quality food
- Enjoys learning and developing your skills
- Works well as part of a close-knit team
- Has a positive attitude and isn't afraid to get stuck in
- Thrives in a busy kitchen
- Wants to build a long-term career with a successful independent pub group
About Us
The Fox Inn is part of a small collection of highly regarded pubs owned by Pete and Tom.
Alongside The Fox, we also own The Bell Inn, Langford, The Lamb Inn, Shipton-under-Wychwood, The Sherborne Arms, Northleach, The Tivoli, Cheltenham and The Hawthorn, Shepherd's Bush.
Across the group we've earned national recognition, including GQ Pub of the Year, The Times Pub of the Year, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand at The Bell, which we proudly retained for five consecutive years.
While we're proud of the awards, we're even prouder of the people behind them. Many of our chefs and front-of-house teams have been with us for years because we've created supportive workplaces where people are trusted, respected and given genuine opportunities to develop.
If you're looking for a kitchen where you'll cook proper food, work with great people and build a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Broadwell, Gloucestershire (approximately 5 minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh. Please note that your own transport is essential.)
Pay: £15.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
