Sous Chef Boutique Hotel Restaurant Oxfordshire 45k

Whisk Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel restaurant in Oxfordshire is seeking a Sous Chef to collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and lead a small kitchen team. The role requires experience in high-standard kitchens, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. Applicants must be within commutable distance. This position offers a salary of £41,000 to £45,000 depending on experience and is contracted for 48 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment with high standards.
• Ability to collaborate with the head chef on menu development.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Chef in menu development.
• Lead and inspire the small kitchen team.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene practices.
• Oversee kitchen operations during busy service.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, and wastage.

Skills

Food safety and hygiene practices

Menu development

Team leadership

Stock management

Job description

Sous Chef Boutique Hotel Restaurant Oxfordshire 45k

Salary- £41-45,000 DOE and inclusive of Tronc

Hours- Contracted to 48 hours pw

40 cover restaurant - 2AA rosette standards

New kitchen- Closed Sunday evening and all day Monday

Location- South of Oxford

No Accommodation so you must be located within a commutable distance with your own transport or be prepared to relocate.

Sous Chef Duties

• Collaborate with the Head Chef in menu development, focusing on locally sourced, sustainable ingredients such as rare-breed meats and fresh, seasonal produce
• Lead and inspire the small kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation that align with multi rosette standards
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene practices
• Oversee kitchen operations during busy service, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, and wastage to maintain efficiency and profitability