Up to £45,000 salary | 40-hour contract | Premium Events Venue

We're recruiting a Sous Chef for the incredible Venue in Oxford, one of the city's most prestigious hospitality and events venues.

This is a great opportunity to join a passionate Head Chef and kitchen producing amazing food from scratch, using outstanding seasonal British ingredients for conferences, weddings, private dining and prestigious events.

If you're passionate about fresh food, creativity and working with a supportive team that genuinely cares about quality, this is a role you'll want to hear more about!

The Offer

• £40,000 to £45,000 salary
• 40-hour contract
• Time off in lieu for any hours worked over contract
• Closed over Christmas every year
• 28 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Uniform provided
• Flexible early and afternoon shifts
• Company-funded taxi home after 11pm events
• Genuine opportunity to learn, develop and progress

The Operation

• Prestigious conferences, weddings and private events.
• High-end hospitality with an outstanding reputation.
• Busy on-site café operation.
• Lunches from 30-50 covers.
• Conferences for up to 300 guests.
• Fine dining events for up to 160 guests.
• Core brigade of 6 talented chefs.
• Additional chefs brought in for larger events.
• Two professional kitchens operating simultaneously.
• Excellent transport links with the bus station just 3 minutes away.

The Food

• Everything made fresh from scratch.
• Seasonal British menus celebrating the very best local produce.
• Strong relationships with local farmers and suppliers.
• Sustainability and provenance at the heart of every menu.
• Beautifully presented dishes with exceptional attention to detail.
• A varied food offer including breakfasts, BBQs, canapé receptions, standing buffets, picnic boxes and elegant fine dining.
• A kitchen where creativity is encouraged and your ideas are genuinely valued.

The Role

• Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead the team through busy services and events.
• Help develop exciting seasonal menus.
• Coach and develop junior chefs.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences.

About You

• Sous Chef or an ambitious Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong fresh food background is essential.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com