Kitchen Team Leader

Alchemist; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks on shift

50% off food

Flexible rotas

Club Alchemy benefits

Birthday + recovery day

Career progression opportunities

TipJar gratuities to team

Employee assistance programme

Incentives and travel

Annual events and sports day

Job summary

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen brigade. You’ll run shifts, support management, and help maintain high standards while keeping the energy positive and collaborative.

Ideal candidates bring strong teamwork, resilience under pressure, and a hands-on approach to cooking and service. This role offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for progression and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication with a team-first mindset.
• Hardworking and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Positive attitude with professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong teamwork and communication

Thrive under pressure

Positive attitude and professionalism

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

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 opportunities
• Transparent 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!