JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Location: Oxford city centre 
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £37,500

About the Role

We are recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef in delivering high-quality food, including fine dining. You will supervise kitchen shifts, maintain food quality and safety standards, and support the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.

• Supervise shifts to ensure food quality, consistency and timely service.

• Manage allergen controls and food safety compliance during your shift.

• Assist with food ordering, stock control and cost management.

• Ensure HACCP and COSHH procedures are followed and signed off each shift.

• Assess dishes for taste, presentation and quality before service.

• Implement and monitor cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

• Train, mentor and develop junior chefs and apprentices.

• Maintain effective communication with front-of-house and management teams.

• Open and close the kitchen, ensuring all checks and documentation are completed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to progress.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.

• Ability to lead a shift and motivate a kitchen team.

• Passion for delivering consistently high food standards.

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