Sous Chef

1 week ago

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Knekt Hub Full time £36,000 - £42,000 per year
Junior Sous / Sous Chef – 3 AA Rosette Restaurant | £36,000–£42,000 + Service Charge | 4-Day Week

Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (OX7)

Salary: £36,000–£42,000 base (DOE & level) + service charge (OTE uplift)

Hours: 4-day working week | ~48 hours

About the Restaurant

In the heart of the Cotswolds, this 3 AA Rosette restaurant with rooms delivers refined modern British cuisine rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. A Michelin-background Executive Chef joined this summer, ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence with a clear ambition to reclaim a Michelin Star. Expect the warmth of a Cotswold inn with the precision of a fine-dining kitchen.

The Opportunity

We're hiring a Junior Sous / Sous Chef (level dependent on experience) to take a hands-on leadership role in a high-performing brigade. You'll work with exceptional estate-sourced produce, contribute to menu development, lead services from the pass when required, and help coach a motivated team striving for top accolades.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead services on your station and from the pass when required; set the pace and standard.

  • Execute and elevate dishes to 3 Rosette level, maintaining absolute consistency.

  • Own daily mise en place, section organisation, and readiness.

  • Mentor junior chefs; train, brief, and quality-check to keep standards tight.

  • Support menu development, tastings, and seasonal changes with the senior team.

  • Assist with ordering, stock rotation, wastage control and GP targets.

  • Uphold meticulous food safety, allergen and HACCP compliance.

  • Be an ambassador for the kitchen culture: calm, collaborative, and exacting.

About You

  • Current Junior Sous or strong CDP ready to step up — or an established Sous seeking a quality-led, ambitious kitchen.

  • Background in 2–3 Rosette or Michelin-recognised restaurants.

  • Sharp palate, precise technique, and plate-perfect presentation.

  • Confident leading sections and supporting the Head Chef/Sous at the pass.

  • Organised, commercially aware, and serious about sustainability and provenance.

  • Positive communicator who builds trust and lifts team performance.

What's on Offer

  • £36,000–£42,000 base (DOE & level) + service charge (OTE uplift).

  • 4-day working week for better balance.

  • Career progression with Michelin-level mentors and a clear pathway as the kitchen pushes for further accolades.

  • Group perks typically include: dining/retail/wellness discounts from day one; volunteering day; private medical options; pension scheme with employer match; life assurance; 24/7 EAP; meals on duty, uniform, and free parking.

Join the Journey

This is a rare chance to help shape the next chapter of a celebrated Cotswold restaurant — where tradition meets innovation and standards are non-negotiable.

Apply: Jonny — |

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