Sous Chef

Wilson Vale; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations at a prestigious venue in Oxford. The role involves leading a talented team in delivering high-quality, seasonal dishes while maintaining excellent guest interactions. Flexibility is key due to shifts between 6 AM and midnight, ensuring the right candidate can thrive in a dynamic environment. Comprehensive training and perks, including birthday leave, are offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

Fun and inspiring working environment

Free craft-focused career development training

Paid training bespoke to you

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Your Birthday off after 1 year of service

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Proven leadership abilities managing a team of chefs.
• Ability to train and support a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Lead and manage a brigade of chefs.
• Deliver food to high standards and client expectations.

Skills

Kitchen operation management

Strong leadership

Team training and development

Consistency in food standards

Fresh and innovative cooking

Guest interaction

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join a prestigious venuein Oxford, OX1 3RG.

Salary; circa. £40,000

We are a fresh, food-led operation open seven days a week, welcoming an average of 200 guests daily, in addition to providing hospitality services.We take great pride in the high quality of our offering, which includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services featuring buffets, a salad bar, a grab-and-go section, and freshly baked goods. We also provide daily specials and host fine dining dinners, special events, and themed social gatherings. We place a strong emphasis on guest interaction during service, so you must be personable, approachable, and well presented.

This is a permanent position based on a 40-hour working week. However, we operate a TOIL system to help align workflow and demand with seasonal peaks and troughs. Shifts will be on a rota basis between the hours of 6am and midnight to accommodate special evening events. For this reason, flexibility is essential in this role.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all types of dishes.
• Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to manage a brigade of talented chefs.
• Be able to train and develop your team supportively and professionally.
• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world.
• Be able to interact and engage with people while the food is being served.

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.