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Whether you're here for the legendary Thursday pizza and DJ nights, the weekly live music, or just soaking up the vibes, The Fox is a true destination spot in the Cotswolds that will keep you coming back for more, open to all and loved by many.\nWe serve top-quality, flavoursome and familiar food. Inhabiting the farm to fork ethos with our organic produce sourced from our local Daylesford farms. Here you will find a laidback, stylish setting, with a bar team that’s as fun as they are friendly. It’s a place where guests feel at home and staff love to work.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nAs Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Head Chef in delivering outstanding food and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen. Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from Daylesford Organic Farm, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in menu development, help inspire and develop a talented kitchen team, and continue building your own culinary skills in a creative and supportive environment.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to take the next step in their career within a business that champions sustainability, craftsmanship, and true farm-to-fork dining. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love working with exceptional produce, and are ready to grow within a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.\nYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\nSupport the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards.\n\nTake responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring service excellence and team performance.\n\nLead, motivate, train, and support the development of junior team members while continuing your own leadership growth.\n\nEnsure the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance are consistently maintained.\n\nSupport cost control through effective stock management, waste reduction, portion control, and labour planning.\n\nContribute to menu development, bringing creativity and supporting the testing and delivery of seasonal dishes.\n\nAct as a key communication link within the kitchen team, supporting daily planning and ensuring efficient operations during service.\n\nSKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS\nPrevious experience working as aJunior Sous Chef within a professional kitchen environment.\n\nProven experience supporting the management of a busy kitchen operation and assisting with kitchen leadership responsibilities.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead sections effectively, coordinate service, and maintain high standards during fast-paced and high-pressure service periods.\n\nStrong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen safety procedures.\n\nKnowledge of food safety regulations and best practices, with a commitment to maintaining compliance at all times.\n\nPassionate about high-quality food and committed to delivering exceptional culinary standards while contributing to the overall success of the kitchen team.\n\nCalm, organised, and reliable, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.\n\nProactive approach to problem-solving and confident decision-making during service.\n\nAble to take initiative while working collaboratively as part of a close-knit and supportive kitchen team.\n\nDemonstrates genuine enthusiasm for food and a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and attention to detail.\n\nMaintains professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude during busy and high-pressure service periods.\n\nPERKS AND BENEFITS\nDiscounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:\nPurchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.\n\nShop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.\n\nVisit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.\n\nBook any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at\n\nthe Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.\n\nReceive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.\nEnjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.\n\nMental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand\n\nPadel Discount: (Cotswolds)\n\nNationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group\n\nLocal Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)\n\nWellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing\n\nElectric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)\n\nVolunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice\n\nPrivate Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa\n\nPension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us\n\nLife Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary\n\nEnhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)\n\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)\n\nEnhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)\n\nRefer a Friend Scheme -Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)\n\nFlu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)\n\n*The on target earning potential for this role is £44,500 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £38,500, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge.\nAbout gratuities and service charge:\nGratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. 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