Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef – Food-Led Country Pub – Oxfordshire – 38- 42k + Tronc

Join a revitalised food-led pub in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Fresh food, and a small, passionate team.

We are looking for a strong Sous Chef to help take this business to the next level.

We are partnering with a charming country pub in Oxfordshire.

Since taking over two years ago, the owner has transformed the kitchen – ditching the microwaves and introducing fresh food.

Now she is ready to build a permanent team and needs a Senior Sous and Sous Chef to join her.

The Pub:

• Location: Oxfordshire (near Witney)
• Concept: Food-led country pub – fresh, seasonal British cooking
• Capacity: 60 seats (plus garden in summer – up to 200 covers)
• Kitchen: Tiny main kitchen with gas oven and fryers; separate prep kitchen
• Team: 2-4 chefs on service, plus 2 KPs
• Accommodation: 3 rooms with some shared space
• Live-in: Available – ideal for candidates who want to live away, but can be used as needed

The Sous Chef Role(s):

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ordering, and stock control
• Help tighten systems – recipes / service
• Lead the brigade on service
• Work with fresh, seasonal produce – all food cooked from scratch

The Ideal Candidates:

• Strong background in fresh food kitchens – pubs, gastropubs, or food-led restaurants
• Comfortable in a small kitchen space
• Hands-on, organised, and able to lead a small brigade
• Looking for a long-term role in a growing business
• Experience with high-volume summer trade (up to 200 covers) is a plus

Why Apply?

• Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + tronc (£3-4 per hour)
• Hours: 48-hour week
• Live-in accommodation available
• Fresh food kitchen – no microwaves, everything cooked from scratch
• Supportive owner – Owner is hands-on and invested in the team
• Beautiful location – Oxfordshire countryside

Recruitment Process:

• Interview & trial shift to see how you work in the kitchen

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.