Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Oxfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 36000 - 42000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Junior Sous / Sous Chef 3 AA Rosette Restaurant Service Charge 4-Day Week
Location: Chipping Norton Oxfordshire (OX7)
Salary: base (DOE & level) service charge (OTE uplift)
Hours: 4-day working week 48 hours
About the Restaurant
In the heart of the Cotswolds this 3 AA Rosette restaurant with rooms delivers refined modern British cuisine rooted in seasonality sustainability and craftsmanship. A Michelin-background Executive Chef joined this summer ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence with a clear ambition to reclaim a Michelin Star. Expect the warmth of a Cotswold inn with the precision of a fine-dining kitchen.
The Opportunity
Were hiring a Junior Sous / Sous Chef (level dependent on experience) to take a hands-on leadership role in a high-performing brigade. Youll work with exceptional estate-sourced produce contribute to menu development lead services from the pass when required and help coach a motivated team striving for top accolades.
Your Responsibilities
Lead services on your station and from the pass when required; set the pace and standard.
Execute and elevate dishes to 3 Rosette level maintaining absolute consistency.
Own daily mise en place section organisation and readiness.
Mentor junior chefs; train brief and quality-check to keep standards tight.
Support menu development tastings and seasonal changes with the senior team.
Assist with ordering stock rotation wastage control and GP targets.
Uphold meticulous food safety allergen and HACCP compliance.
Be an ambassador for the kitchen culture: calm collaborative and exacting.
About You
Current Junior Sous or strong CDP ready to step up or an established Sous seeking a quality-led ambitious kitchen.
Background in 23 Rosette or Michelin-recognised restaurants.
Sharp palate precise technique and plate-perfect presentation.
Confident leading sections and supporting the Head Chef/Sous at the pass.
Organised commercially aware and serious about sustainability and provenance.
Positive communicator who builds trust and lifts team performance.
Whats on Offer
base (DOE & level) service charge (OTE uplift).
4-day working week for better balance.
Career progression with Michelin-level mentors and a clear pathway as the kitchen pushes for further accolades.
Group perks typically include: dining/retail/wellness discounts from day one; volunteering day; private medical options; pension scheme with employer match; life assurance; 24/7 EAP; meals on duty uniform and free parking.
Join the Journey
This is a rare chance to help shape the next chapter of a celebrated Cotswold restaurant where tradition meets innovation and standards are non-negotiable.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
