Senior Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Oxfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Sous Chef Award-Winning Destination Pub Restaurant
Location: Cotswolds
Salary: Strong package for the area (details discussed at interview)
Hours: 4-day working week Straight shifts
Tronc: Circa per annum
Accommodation: High-quality live-in available nearby (280 pcm)
The Venue & Style
This is a highly regarded destination-led pub restaurant operating at 2 AA Rosette standard known for its commitment to seasonal British produce classical foundations and confident ingredient-driven cooking.
The kitchen has a strong reputation for consistency flavour and execution producing food that is refined without being overworked and ambitious without losing its sense of place. The operation is busy well-structured and professionally run with a loyal customer base and a clear culinary identity.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to play a pivotal role within the kitchen leadership team. Working closely with the Head Chef you will help drive standards mentor the brigade and maintain consistency across all services.
This role suits someone who thrives in a quality-led fresh-food environment enjoys responsibility and wants to be part of a kitchen that values craft teamwork and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day leadership of the kitchen
Lead services confidently ensuring consistent execution at rosette standard
Oversee and motivate the brigade setting the tone for professionalism and discipline
Assist with menu development seasonal changes and daily specials
Manage stock control ordering GP awareness and supplier relationships
Maintain exemplary food safety hygiene and organisational standards
Contribute to staff training development and progression
Support rota planning and kitchen workflow to ensure smooth efficient service
About You
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous in a rosette-level or high-quality pub/restaurant
Strong grounding in modern British cooking with respect for seasonal produce
Calm organised and decisive during busy services
A natural leader who sets standards through example
Commercially aware with good kitchen admin and cost control skills
Passionate about food team culture and long-term consistency
Whats on Offer
Excellent salary package for the area
4-day working week with straight shifts
8k10k annual tronc (well-established system)
High-quality live-in accommodation nearby (280 pcm)
Staff meals on duty
On-site parking
Discounts across food drink and accommodation within the wider group
A stable respected kitchen with long-term progression opportunities
Why This Role
This is a rare chance to step into a serious Senior Sous position within one of the Cotswolds most respected pub kitchens combining high standards strong earnings and genuine work-life balance.
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
