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 cooking
* Capacity: 60 seats (plus garden in summer – up to 200 covers)
* Kitchen: Tiny main kitchen with gas oven and fryers; separate prep kitchen
* Team: 2-4 chefs on service, plus 2 KPs
* Accommodation: 3 rooms with some shared space
* Live-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 kitchen
* Oversee day-to-day operations, ordering, and stock control
* Help tighten systems – recipes / service
* Lead the brigade on service
* Work with fresh, seasonal produce – all food cooked from scratch
The Ideal Candidates:
* Strong background in fresh food kitchens – pubs, gastropubs, or food-led restaurants
* Comfortable in a small kitchen space
* Hands-on, organised, and able to lead a small brigade
* Looking for a long-term role in a growing business
* Experience 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 week
* Live-in accommodation available
* Fresh food kitchen – no microwaves, everything cooked from scratch
* Supportive owner – Owner is hands-on and invested in the team
* Beautiful 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.
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