Sous Chef | Award-Winning Gastro Pub | £35,000 to £37,000 plus tipsChipping Norton | Full-timeJoin the kitchen at a 16th century coaching inn in the heart of the Cotswolds, where scratch-cooked food, locally sourced ingredients, and award winning Hook Norton ales come together.The Fox is a busy, much loved gastro pub in Chipping Norton. With food served seven days a week from breakfast through dinner, we pride ourselves on fresh, seasonal dishes, daily specials, and a welcoming pub atmosphere with a modern twist. We are now looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help lead the team forward.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up, take ownership, and contribute to a thriving kitchen.What you will be doing• Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations• Leading shifts and mentoring junior chefs• Contributing ideas for menus and daily specials• Preparing dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients and local suppliers• Maintaining excellent hygiene and health and safety standards• Running the kitchen during service and staying organised in busy periodsWhat you will need• Previous experience in a professional kitchen in a leadership role• Confidence to run services smoothly and keep the team focused• A real passion for fresh food and creative menus• Calm, positive attitude under pressure• A team-focused mindset• Suitable for a current Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready for the next stepWhat''s in it for you• Salary from £35,000 to £37,000 depending on experience• Share of tips• Meals on duty• Mix of straight and split shifts• Clear progression and development within a supportive team• Work in a beautiful setting with a team that genuinely loves what they doIf you''re ready to join a respected kitchen team in one of the Cotswolds'' most popular pubs, click apply or send us your CV and we''ll be in touch.Keywords:Sous Chef jobs, gastro pub kitchen, chef jobs Cotswolds, fresh food kitchen, Chipping Norton hospitality jobs, Hook Norton pub, Chef de Partie step up, senior kitchen roles, food-led pub jobs, scratch-cooked food, award-winning pub, British seasonal menus, pub chef vacancies, team leadership in kitchen, hospitality recruitment UK, modern British cuisine, chef jobs OxfordshireThis role is being advertised by Oak Recruitment. The services advertised by Oak Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. All applications will be forwarded to our client.

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