Junior Sous Chef

Alchemist; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks on shift

50% off food in venues

Flexible rotas

Benefits platform access

Career progression opportunities

Employee support programmes

Incentives and trips

Job summary

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will support kitchen management, run service, and prepare dishes to a high standard during busy periods.

We value teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail, and offer opportunities for growth within a supportive environment. The role is based in our busy kitchen with access to employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen environments is desirable.
• Ability to support kitchen management during service.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen management with running the kitchen and brigade.
• Run service and manage workflows during busy periods.
• Prepare and cook food to high standards during peak services.
• Support the wider kitchen team for smooth, efficient service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met consistently.
• Assist with stock organisation, deliveries and prep.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant

We’re looking for a hardworking, positive, and team-focused Junior SousChef to join our fast-paced kitchen team at The Alchemist – a creative cocktail bar and restaurant.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in busy environments, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and takes pride in keeping standards high while still having fun at work. Our kitchens work hard, move fast, laugh together, and support one another through every service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting kitchen management with the running of the kitchen and brigade
• Running service
• Preparing and cooking food to a high standard during busy services
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth and efficient service
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are consistently met
• Assisting with stock organisation, deliveries, and kitchen prep

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a team-first mindset
• Hardworking, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with passion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Respectful, cooperative, and eager to learn, grow, and support the wider team

You’ll Enjoy Working Here If You Are:

• A confident team player
• Communicative and cooperative
• Professional but full of personality
• Happy to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow
• Motivated to thrive during busy services with a supportive team around you

What To Expect

The Alchemist is a fast-paced and energetic environment where no two shifts are the same. Busy periods are part of the fun, and we’re proud of the strong team culture we’ve built. We work hard, support each other, and create an atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

What's in it for you?

• Free hot/soft drinks on shift
• 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our venues
• Flexible rotas
• Access to our benefits platform, Club Alchemy; saving you ££ on your everyday shopping, holidays, gyms, homeware and much more!
• Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off
• Industry renowned training with fantastic career progression opportunitiesTransparent Tronc policy where 100% of gratuities and service charge go to the team weekly via TipJar
• 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice
• Regular incentives, which can take you around the country, and the world
• The chance to attend our annual sports day, Christmas parties and more!

If you’re ready to join a team that values effort, attitude, and togetherness — we’d love to hear from you.