Junior Sous Chef - Moreton-in-Marsh THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a talented and driven Junior Sous Chef to join us at The Fox at Oddington. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen. As a hands-on chef, you must be confident running all sections of a high-end gastro pub, consistently delivering dishes to an exceptional standard. You'll work with the finest, largely organic ingredients, many sourced directly from our neighbouring organic farm, with a focus on simplicity, sustainability, and seasonality. In the Sous Chef's absence, you'll be responsible for overseeing health and safety, as well as ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations. Professionalism is key: you must be well-presented, with a strong understanding of ordering, stock control, and menu development. Experience in writing staff rotas is also essential. We're seeking a passionate foodie who stays up to date with the latest culinary trends and techniques, while maintaining a solid foundation in traditional cooking methods SALARY: 36000 Tronc HOURS: Full time 48 Hours RESPONSIBILITIES FOOD To execute all dishes as per menu specs To support the Sous Chef to deliver creative, seasonal, on brand specials, highlighting produce from the farm SERVICE To treat the produce with respect OPERATIONS To ensure kitchen audit requirements are adhered to To support the Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain a safe workplace and take H&S responsibility for Farm kitchens To ensure the cleaning rota is followed and adhered to at all times To ensure kitchen equipment is well maintained, fully operational and maintenance issues are reported and closed NUMBERS To be fully aware of stock holding at all times & highlight to head chef/ sous chef low stock levels To assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing the kitchen stock To assist the Sous Chef/Head Chef in managing the kitchen ordering to ensure full availability, minimum waste & delivery of budgeted G.P. To understand the importance in a delivery of payroll percentage PEOPLE To assist in coaching junior chefs through training and development To act as a role model to the kitchen team in terms of work ethic, service quality, professional skills etc This is not an exhaustive list but is an indicator of the typical tasks that will be required of you in your role. YOUR OBJECTIVES: To aid Head/Sous chef in Food Tech internal standards to achieve a 85% To aid Head/Sous Chef in a 5-star scores on the doors-Local EHO To aid Head/Sous Chef in delivery of 72% Mentoring junior chefs & module sign offs Complete and remain up to date with 100% mandatory training SKILLS YOU WILL BRING strong cooking to a high standard across all sections. can do positive attitude. willingness to learn. be a supportive team member and help to nurture more junior chefs. A clear understanding of food safety and maintaining a hygienic workplace. Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision. Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world. PERKS & BENEFITS Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1. Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice. Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa. Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%. Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary. Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.