Demi Chef de Partie (Pizza Chef), The Fox

Daylesford Stays - a part of The Bamford Collection.
We provide experiences that embrace luxury escapism: understated elegance, indulgence and nurture.

SALARY: £39,000 per annum OTE*
HOURS: 48 hours per week

ABOUT US
The Fox in Lower Oddington is a classic Cotswolds pub with a modern, funky twist. 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.

We 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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Demi Chef de Partie who's eager to learn, develop their skills, and interested in being part of our exciting journey as we continue to expand our delicious and in-demand pizzas.

If you have a passion for great food, a love for pizza, and a willingness to grow under the guidance of experienced chefs, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You'll gain hands-on experience, learn the art of crafting exceptional pizzas, and contribute to a team that values creativity and quality.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Previous experience working in a service kitchen, preferably in a well-respected fresh food establishment.

• Interest in learning how to operate a wood fired oven, so as to deliver a controlled cooking environment.

• Flexibility, your working week will include evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:

• Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.

• Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.

• Visit 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.

• Book any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at

• the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.

• Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.

  Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.

• Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand

• Padel Discount: (Cotswolds)

• Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group

• Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)

• Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing

• Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)

• Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice

• Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa

• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us

• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary

• Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C's apply)

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C's apply)

• Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)

• Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C's apply)

• Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)

*The on target earning potential for this role is £39,000 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £33,000, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge.

About gratuities and service charge:
Gratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. It is estimated that in 2026 full-time employees can expect to receive in the region of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.

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