Job Description
Job description
Location: THE PIG in the Cotswolds, Cirencester GL7 5EF
Up to £17.00 per hour OTE (inclusive of tronc)
£2000 sign up bonus (£1000 paid at beginning of employment & £1000 on completion of probationary period)
Immediate start available
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team. This position is within our hotel kitchen and you will report directly to our Head Chef who oversees The PIG and the Village Pub.
Welcome to THE PIG in the Cotswolds
In January 2026, we acquired the 17th century Barnsley House hotel that is tucked away in the quintessential Cotswold’s village of Barnsley, just four miles from Cirencester. THE PIG – and The Village Pub offers guests a classic example of an English country garden that evolves with the seasons including a kitchen garden that will supply the produce found on our 25-mile menu.
The Role
As a Sous Chef you will need to be a real leader. Having strong people skills to support our Head Chef with the management of our kitchen team.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
• Confidence with the overall running of the kitchen.
• Maintain excellent supplier relationships.
• Supporting our Head Chef with the management of food costs and budgeting.
• Working closely with our Kitchen Gardeners utilising our kitchen garden produce.
• Planning kitchen team rotas.
• Competent knowledge of health and safety regulations, food handling and dietary requirements.
• Encourage development and support the kitchen team with their skills.
• Take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring our kitchen apprentices.
Experience as a Sous Chef, within a similar establishment is required.
We Are An Inspiring, Exciting, And Fun Place To Work And In Return For Your Commitment To Us You Can Expect Something a Little Different
• Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments across all PIG Hotels.
• Meals on duty.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.
To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.
Robin Hutson: ‘As with all good hospitality, THE PIG is fundamentally about people; it’s the personalities, passion, knowledge, and skills of the people we work with that somehow converge to creating THE PIG experience’.
Location: THE PIG in the Cotswolds, Cirencester GL7 5EF
Up to £17.00 per hour OTE (inclusive of tronc)
£2000 sign up bonus (£1000 paid at beginning of employment & £1000 on completion of probationary period)
Immediate start available
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team. This position is within our hotel kitchen and you will report directly to our Head Chef who oversees The PIG and the Village Pub.
Welcome to THE PIG in the Cotswolds
In January 2026, we acquired the 17th century Barnsley House hotel that is tucked away in the quintessential Cotswold’s village of Barnsley, just four miles from Cirencester. THE PIG – and The Village Pub offers guests a classic example of an English country garden that evolves with the seasons including a kitchen garden that will supply the produce found on our 25-mile menu.
The Role
As a Sous Chef you will need to be a real leader. Having strong people skills to support our Head Chef with the management of our kitchen team.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
• Confidence with the overall running of the kitchen.
• Maintain excellent supplier relationships.
• Supporting our Head Chef with the management of food costs and budgeting.
• Working closely with our Kitchen Gardeners utilising our kitchen garden produce.
• Planning kitchen team rotas.
• Competent knowledge of health and safety regulations, food handling and dietary requirements.
• Encourage development and support the kitchen team with their skills.
• Take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring our kitchen apprentices.
Experience as a Sous Chef, within a similar establishment is required.
We Are An Inspiring, Exciting, And Fun Place To Work And In Return For Your Commitment To Us You Can Expect Something a Little Different
• Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments across all PIG Hotels.
• Meals on duty.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.
To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.
Robin Hutson: ‘As with all good hospitality, THE PIG is fundamentally about people; it’s the personalities, passion, knowledge, and skills of the people we work with that somehow converge to creating THE PIG experience’.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sous Chef position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Cirencester offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.