Sous Chef

University of Oxford - Kellogg College

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 per annum : Grade 6

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 22nd October 2025

Closes: 21st December 2025

Job Ref: 182237

Kellogg College seeks to recruit a friendly Sous Chef who will report directly to the Executive Head Chef, to provide a consistently high standard of quality food for customers.

The Role

Alongside two Sous Chefs, you will be expected to oversee the general operation of Kellogg kitchens, ensuring food is prepared to the required high standard, orders are placed with suppliers and to take an active part in menu planning and costing.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Sous Chef with:

• Excellent culinary skills, with the ability to create menus for both daily catering and special events
• The knowledge and ability to encourage and develop all team members
• Experience of producing high quality food in a fine dining environment

Why Join Kellogg?

Kellogg College is the most internationally diverse College within Oxford University, fostering an inclusive and egalitarian community. We offer:

• Membership of the University’s staff benefits program, including 38 days’ paid holiday (pro rata for part time appointments) and access to world-class facilities.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community-building efforts.
• We hold a passion for continued, life-long learning and look to support staff in their continued career development

This role is being actively recruited to, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This vacancy will close once a successful candidate has been found.