Talented Sous Chef for lovely Cotswold Pub

Young's; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Cotswold pub is seeking a Talented Sous Chef for its dynamic team. The role offers opportunities for personal development and the chance to create seasonal menus. Join a welcoming environment dedicated to high standards of service and quality cuisine.

Benefits

Access to Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme

Free meals on duty

20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Existing Sous Chef seeking next step, with experience in a premium pub.
• Natural leader, passionate about quality fresh food.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for kitchen staff rota and health and safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu development.
• Drive sales through engagement with kitchen and front of house.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh food preparation

Communication

Planning and organisation

Customer service

Education

Experience in a premium pub company

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Talented Sous Chef for lovely Cotswold Pub, Chipping Norton

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Location:

Chipping Norton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

Talented Sous
Chef, £14.50 p/h plus tronc on top

Note this is a live out role

About us:

Nestled in the heart of the lovely market town of Chipping Norton lies The Blue Boar. A stunning pub dating from the 17th century offering a 'best of British' seasonal menu alongside a range of premium old & new world wines, international lagers, well-conditioned ales and fantastic personal service from our small, friendly team. We're a busy pub serving great food every day and have a busy bar serving locals and visitors alike.

What we offer our
Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to create seasonal menus and specials, alongside our core classics & Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
• Free meals on duty
• Working 5 days from 7, 48hr contact, paid overtime
• Generous share of tronc, paid weekly
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

We are looking for an existing
Sous Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves
as a natural leader with a passion for producing quality fresh food
in an environment that makes people feel welcome. The role would suit a chef with prior experience of working within a premium pub company, having high standards of due diligence, able to work at pace and be calm in busy service periods. As the successful Sous Chef
you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service
  through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing
  a team alongside your Head Chef
• Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent
  communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen
  staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be
  able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and
  deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational
  skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and
  labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and
  delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house
  teams

Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!