SOUS CHEF

The Rickety Press; Witney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 34k

Service charge fully to team

Overtime pay

Food on shift

Dine at Dodo

GM development program

Work-life balance

Annual party

Days off Christmas & Boxing Day

Job summary

The Rickety Press in Witney, United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join our crew. You’ll assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, oversee pizza and burger prep, and help create a warm, high-energy environment for the team.

You’ll build and nurture an exceptional kitchen staff, champion our Dodo principles of quality and customer experience, and ensure safety and compliance with pride and care. This is a hands-on role in a vibrant neighbourhood pub with strong community values.

Qualifications

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Create an inspiring environment.
• Build and nurture an exceptional team.
• Champion 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead a motivated kitchen team.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure consistent quality across pizzas and burgers.
• Uphold Dodo Pub Co standards in service.
• Maintain positive, proactive staff environment.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Quality standards

Customer service

Job description

We’re looking for: A motivated and passionate Sous Chef to join our crew!

The Part & Parcel, 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!