Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef – Food-Led Country Pub – Oxfordshire – 38- 42k + Tronc

Join a revitalised food-led pub in the Oxfordshire countryside. Fresh food, and a small, passionate team. We are looking for a strong Sous Chef to help take this business to the next level.

We are partnering with a charming country pub in Oxfordshire. Since taking over two years ago, the owner has transformed the kitchen – ditching the microwaves and introducing fresh food. Now she is ready to build a permanent team and needs a Senior Sous and Sous Chef to join her.

The Pub:

Location: Oxfordshire (near Witney)Concept: Food-led country pub – fresh, seasonal British cookingCapacity: 60 seats (plus garden in summer – up to 200 covers)Kitchen: Tiny main kitchen with gas oven and fryers; separate prep kitchenTeam: 2-4 chefs on service, plus 2 KPsAccommodation: 3 rooms with some shared spaceLive-in: Available – ideal for candidates who want to live away, but can be used as needed

The Sous Chef Role(s):

Support the Head Chef in running the kitchenOversee day-to-day operations, ordering, and stock controlHelp tighten systems – recipes / serviceLead the brigade on serviceWork with fresh, seasonal produce – all food cooked from scratch

The Ideal Candidates:

Strong background in fresh food kitchens – pubs, gastropubs, or food-led restaurantsComfortable in a small kitchen spaceHands-on, organised, and able to lead a small brigadeLooking for a long-term role in a growing businessExperience with high-volume summer trade (up to 200 covers) is a plus

Why Apply?

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + tronc (£3-4 per hour)Hours: 48-hour weekLive-in accommodation availableFresh food kitchen – no microwaves, everything cooked from scratchSupportive owner – Owner is hands-on and invested in the teamBeautiful location – Oxfordshire countryside

Recruitment Process:

Interview & trial shift to see how you work in the kitchen

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.