THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. 

SALARY: £39,000 per annum
Weekly pay planned from October 2025

HOURS: 48 hours plus weekends

ABOUT US

Found in the heart of the Cotswolds’ picturesque Windrush Valley, The Three Horseshoes is a beautifully restored 18th-century pub brimming with charm, character, and community spirit. It offers a warm welcome with locally brewed ales, craft beers, and a seasonal menu of comforting pub classics and wood-fired pizzas.

With a number of elegantly styled rooms, a spacious garden overlooking the rolling hills of the countryside, and regular live acoustic music, it’s the perfect countryside retreat for food lovers, walkers, and weekend explorers alike.

The on target earning potential for this role is £39,000 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £35,000, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge*.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef to join our growing team at one of our beautiful pubs in the Cotswolds. Working closely with and reporting to Head Chef Roger, you will help deliver exciting, freshly prepared dishes using high-quality ingredients—many of which are sourced directly from our organic farms at Daylesford and Wootton.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To execute all dishes as per menu specs
• To support the Sous Chef to deliver creative, seasonal, on brand specials, highlighting produce from the farm 
• To ensure kitchen audit requirements are adhered to
• To support the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain a safe workplace and take H&S responsibility for Farm kitchens
• To ensure the cleaning rota is followed and adhered to at all times
• To ensure kitchen equipment is well maintained, fully operational and maintenance issues are reported and closed
• To be fully aware of stock holding at all times & highlight to head chef/ sous chef low stock levels
• To assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing the kitchen stock 
• To assist the Sous Chef/Head Chef in managing the kitchen ordering to ensure full availability, minimum waste & delivery of budgeted G.P.
• To understand the importance in a delivery of payroll percentage
• To assist in coaching junior chefs through training and development
• To act as a role model to the kitchen team in terms of work ethic, service quality, professional skills etc

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Strong cooking to a high standard across all sections. 
• Can do positive attitude. willingness to learn. 
• Be a supportive team member and help to nurture more junior chefs. 
• A clear understanding of food safety and maintaining a hygienic workplace.
• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
  • Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.
  • Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
  • Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
  • Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities are paid on a pro-rata basis.
• It is estimated that in 2025, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.