Sous Chef

Salary: £35,681 – £40,514 per annum. (£33,951-£38,784 per annum, plus £1,730 p.a. Oxford Weighting Allowance) Closing date: 6 April 2026 New College are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to complement our friendly catering team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented chef to develop their culinary and leadership skills and to engage in a wide range cooking styles within our modern and fully equipped kitchen. Main duties include the preparation and cooking of food for a wide cliental base to a very high standard whilst playing a key role in helping organise and supervise the team so that food production and service run smoothly. A commitment to produce high quality cuisine, manage complex dietary requirements and to lead in a busy kitchen environment is essential along with a positive professional attitude. * 40 hours per week working five out seven days with regular alternate weekends off * 30 days holiday including the festive period, plus bank holidays * Mainly straight shifts if desired with focus on positive work/ life balance * Training opportunities * Generous contributory pension scheme, meals on duty, uniform provided & laundered * Full CV with a covering letter required for all applications * New College is an Equal Opportunities Employer