Junior Sous / Sous Chef – 3 AA Rosette Restaurant | £36,000–£42,000 + Service Charge | 4-Day Week
Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (OX7)
Salary: £36,000–£42,000 base (DOE & level) + service charge (OTE uplift)
Hours: 4-day working week | ~48 hours
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About the Restaurant
In the heart of the Cotswolds, this 3 AA Rosette restaurant with rooms delivers refined modern British cuisine rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. A Michelin-background Executive Chef joined this summer, ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence with a clear ambition to reclaim a Michelin Star. Expect the warmth of a Cotswold inn with the precision of a fine-dining kitchen.
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The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Junior Sous / Sous Chef (level dependent on experience) to take a hands-on leadership role in a high-performing brigade. You’ll work with exceptional estate-sourced produce, contribute to menu development, lead services from the pass when required, and help coach a motivated team striving for top accolades.
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Your Responsibilities
* Lead services on your station and from the pass when required; set the pace and standard.
* Execute and elevate dishes to 3 Rosette level, maintaining absolute consistency.
* Own daily mise en place, section organisation, and readiness.
* Mentor junior chefs; train, brief, and quality-check to keep standards tight.
* Support menu development, tastings, and seasonal changes with the senior team.
* Assist with ordering, stock rotation, wastage control and GP targets.
* Uphold meticulous food safety, allergen and HACCP compliance.
* Be an ambassador for the kitchen culture: calm, collaborative, and exacting.
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About You
* Current Junior Sous or strong CDP ready to step up — or an established Sous seeking a quality-led, ambitious kitchen.
* Background in 2–3 Rosette or Michelin-recognised restaurants.
* Sharp palate, precise technique, and plate-perfect presentation.
* Confident leading sections and supporting the Head Chef/Sous at the pass.
* Organised, commercially aware, and serious about sustainability and provenance.
* Positive communicator who builds trust and lifts team performance.
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What’s on Offer
* £36,000–£42,000 base (DOE & level) + service charge (OTE uplift).
* 4-day working week for better balance.
* Career progression with Michelin-level mentors and a clear pathway as the kitchen pushes for further accolades.
* Group perks typically include: dining/retail/wellness discounts from day one; volunteering day; private medical options; pension scheme with employer match; life assurance; 24/7 EAP; meals on duty, uniform, and free parking.
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Join the Journey
This is a rare chance to help shape the next chapter of a celebrated Cotswold restaurant — where tradition meets innovation and standards are non-negotiable.
Apply: Jonny — jonny@knekthub.com | 0161 528 5555