Junior Sous Chef, The Bell

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

SALARY: £40,500 per annum OTE*
HOURS: Full Time - 48 hours per week

ABOUT US
The Bell in Charlbury is a laidback yet sophisticated modern British pub settled in a 17th Century Cotswolds building. Known as a hidden gem, it offers a warm, family-friendly space that opens into a dining experience focused on quality.

With 13 beautifully appointed rooms and visually stunning food with vibrant organic seasonal ingredients from Daylesford Farm, The Bell combines comforting dishes with culinary flair. Deeply rooted in the community, it regularly hosts events and workshops in collaboration with local organisations.

Under the guidance of Nathan Walker-Unwin: an integral figure in the opening of two acclaimed Daylesford pubs, The Bell fosters a culture where every team member is valued and every guest is welcomed like family.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As Junior Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting Jason Christie, 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.

This 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.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef within a professional kitchen environment.

• Proven experience supporting the management of a busy kitchen operation and assisting with kitchen leadership responsibilities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead sections effectively, coordinate service, and maintain high standards during fast-paced and high-pressure service periods

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 £40,500 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £36,500, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 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 £4,000 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.