Junior Sous Chef - Oxford

Job Description

Junior Sous Chef

£40,160 total package (£38,430.56 + £1,730 Oxford weighting)

Prestigious Oxford College, Oxford

Junior Sous Chef benefits:

• 40-hour working week (5 days out of 7)

• Oxford weighting allowance included

• Free meals on duty

• Free on-site gym access

• Free on-site parking

• Generous holiday allowance

• Structured training and development

• Exposure to fine dining, banqueting & conferences

• Supportive, professional kitchen environment

• Permanent, full-time role

Junior Sous Chef – Prestigious Oxford College

We are recruiting a Junior Sous Chef to join the Main Kitchen at a prestigious Oxford college. This Junior Sous Chef role offers variety, responsibility, and progression within a large, modern kitchen delivering fresh food for student dining, conferences, banquets, and fine dining events across the college.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef and Second Chef with daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional food quality and hygiene standards. This Junior Sous Chef position also offers real leadership exposure—stepping up to manage the kitchen, team, and food orders in their absence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Junior Sous Chef who enjoys high-volume fresh food, structured service, and working within a professional, well-supported catering operation.

Junior Sous Chef requirements:

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience)

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

• Experience supervising kitchen teams

• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP & allergen control

• Calm, organised approach in a busy kitchen environment

• Flexible to work evenings and alternate weekends

What next?

If you are a Junior Sous Chef looking for stability, progression, and an outstanding Oxford-based role, apply now with your CV to find out more.