Sous Chef

Dodo Pub Co.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge to team

Paid overtime

Food on shift

Dine at Dodo

GM development program

Work-life balance

Annual team party

Holiday off

Job summary

The Rusty Bicycle, part of Dodo Pub Co., in Oxford, is seeking a motivated and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and helping us deliver top-quality burgers and Neapolitan pizzas in a bustling pub setting.

We offer a friendly neighbourhood pub culture, a 34k annual salary, and a 100% service charge that goes to the team, along with paid overtime and other benefits. Join us to help create exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Assist the Head Chef in the management of their kitchen.
• Create an inspiring environment.
• Build and nurture an exceptional team.
• Be a champion of our Dodo principles: product quality, customer experience, and standards delivered with pride and care.
• Maintain a high-performance mindset, striving to be the best pub in the area.
• Assist the Head Chef in delivering a high standard of compliance and safety.
• Bring a positive and friendly outlook with a no-compromise attitude when delivering the best for our customers. You genuinely care.

Job description

We’re looking for

A motivated and passionate Sous Chef to join our crew!

The Rusty Bicycle, is part of the Dodo Pub Co – known for top-notch burgers, Neapolitan pizzas, and unbeatable vibes. At our core, we’re neighbourhood pubs dedicated to serving products we’re 100% proud of, delivered by people who are 100% committed to what they do.

From the bar

We offer a wide selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails – all served by knowledgeable and passionate staff to customers who care about quality and community.

From the kitchen

We serve authentic Neapolitan pizzas cooked at 450°C in our pizza oven, alongside tasty burgers, brunch, and sides that hit the spot.

What we're looking for in a Sous Chef

• Assist the Head Chef in the management of their kitchen.
• Create an inspiring environment.
• Build and nurture an exceptional team.
• Be a champion of our Dodo principles: product quality, customer experience, and standards delivered with pride and care.
• Maintain a high-performance mindset, striving to be the best pub in the area.
• Assist the Head Chef in delivering a high standard of compliance and safety.
• Bring a positive and friendly outlook with a no-compromise attitude when delivering the best for our customers. You genuinely care.

What we offer in return

• 34k per year
• Service Charge (100% goes to the team - our data shows approx. £200-£250 per month (full time)
• Paid Overtime
• Food On Shift
• Dine At Dodo– bring a mate once a month, and we’ll cover your food bill
• General Manager Learning & Development Program– many of our GMs started as team members and now run their own Dodo pub or work in operations
• Great work/life balance
• Annual Team Party
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day Off

We can’t wait to hear from you!