Sous Chef in Oxford

• Sous Chef
• £45,000 - £54,500 | Paid Overtime
• Oxford | Premium Restaurant Group
• Exceptional Career Progression Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and talented Senior Sous Chef to join one of Oxford's most exciting and respected restaurant groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to take the next step in their career, working within a quality-driven business that genuinely invests in its people.

Working alongside a highly experienced senior kitchen team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef with the management and development of the brigade while maintaining exceptional standards across food quality, presentation and service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Sous Chef or an established Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, premium dining environment and is passionate about delivering consistently high standards.

The Opportunity

• Salary of up to £54,500 per annum, plus paid overtime.

• Join an established and highly regarded premium restaurant group.

• Work with high-quality ingredients and deliver exceptional food.

• Play a key role in leading, motivating and developing the kitchen brigade.

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day management and organisation of the kitchen.

• Maintain excellent standards of food preparation, presentation, hygiene and kitchen operations.

• Contribute to menu development, kitchen creativity and continuous improvement.

• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing restaurant group.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced chef who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality-led restaurant environment.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a kitchen team.

• Excellent technical ability and a genuine passion for food.

• Experience working in high-volume, premium dining environments.

• A hands-on approach, leading by example during busy services.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

• Ambition to develop further within a successful restaurant group.

If you are an ambitious Senior Sous Chef looking to join a business that values its people, rewards hard work and offers genuine opportunities to progress, we would love to hear from you.

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