- Postion : Sous Chef - Premium, Fast-Paced Kitchen Concept
- ROP : Competitive Salary + Bonus + Tips
- Contract : Full-Time, 48 hours per week
Sous Chef
Company: MCG Recruitment (Partnering with an expanding UK culinary brand)
Welcome to the high-volume hospitality empire of your dreams – where the ingredients are premium, the flavours are bold, and the energy is unmatched. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing culinary concept on a mission to become the absolute greatest restaurant group in the game.
We don't do boring food. We dive deep into creating filthy, indulgent, world-class dishes that leave people obsessed. Now, we are on the hunt for a powerhouse Sous Chef who thrives in a high-volume kitchen to support our Head Chef. If you can handle the heat when the pressure peaks, love creating food magic, and want to help lead a crew of kitchen legends, we want YOU.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will be the right hand to the Head Chef, driving operational excellence and leading from the front across a guaranteed 48-hour weekly contract.
Your focus will include:
- Stepping Into the Head Chef’s Shoes: Run the line seamlessly when the Head Chef is off-duty. Keep the kitchen safe, spotless, and compliant with all health and safety standards.
- People Skills Like a Boss: Recruit, onboard, develop, and inspire your team. Lead by example and keep team morale sky-high during packed-out services.
- Food Excellence: Treat every single dish like a masterpiece. If it is not a 10/10, it does not leave the pass.
- Operational Wizardry: Spot kitchen issues before they happen. Manage ticket times perfectly and keep service smooth to ensure guests leave smiling.
- Stock & Supply Guru: Keep absolute control over inventory, waste, and ordering. You always know exactly what is in the walk-in.
- People Developer Extraordinaire: Deliver constructive feedback, celebrate your rockstars, and push the team to achieve their absolute best.
- Get Stuff Done Attitude: Embrace a fast, intense, and exciting environment. You stay cool, calm, and laser-focused on quality under pressure.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Exceptional leadership abilities with a hands-on, high-energy coaching style.
- Sharp organizational skills and an obsession with food quality and kitchen standards.
What’s In It For You?
- Highly Competitive Pay: £14 - £15 per hour depending on experience.
- Quarterly Bonus: Earn extra rewards every few months to treat yourself.
- Free Food: Enjoy delicious, complimentary meals on every single shift.
- Career Growth: Unlimited opportunities to climb the ladder as our brand expands.
- Staff Discounts: Impress your mates with incredible discounts on food and drink.
- Epic Staff Summer Festival: An annual, legendary party to let loose and celebrate.
- Team Away Days: Regular, fun-packed team building days out.
- 28 Days Paid Holiday: Plenty of time off to rest, recharge, and relax.
- Company Pension: Secure your future while you build your career today.
Apply Now
Ready to bring the energy to Oxford City Centre, lead an incredible kitchen team, and build a massive career? Apply today with MCG Recruitment.
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