Sous Chef

  • New College
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Mar 13, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

Salary: 35,681 - 40,514 per annum. ( 33,951- 38,784 per annum, plus 1,730 p.a. Oxford Weighting Allowance)

Closing date: 6 April 2026

New College are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to complement our friendly catering team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented chef to develop their culinary and leadership skills and to engage in a wide range cooking styles within our modern and fully equipped kitchen.

Main duties include the preparation and cooking of food for a wide cliental base to a very high standard whilst playing a key role in helping organise and supervise the team so that food production and service run smoothly.

A commitment to produce high quality cuisine, manage complex dietary requirements and to lead in a busy kitchen environment is essential along with a positive professional attitude.

  • 40 hours per week working five out seven days with regular alternate weekends off
  • 30 days holiday including the festive period, plus bank holidays
  • Mainly straight shifts if desired with focus on positive work/ life balance
  • Training opportunities
  • Generous contributory pension scheme, meals on duty, uniform provided & laundered
  • Full CV with a covering letter required for all applications
  • New College is an Equal Opportunities Employer