Senior Chef de Partie

The College

Brasenose College is one of the older Colleges in Oxford and is still thriving five centuries later. BNC has 370 undergraduates and 210 graduate students and 115 support staff making it one of the medium-sized Oxford colleges, with a friendly atmosphere. Outside of the three 10 week terms, during Easter and summer, the College is exceptionally busy hosting international conferences and Bed and Breakfast guests. For further information please visit the website https://www.bnc.ox.ac.uk/

Department and Job Purpose

The Kitchen has a team of 15 staff and the role of Senior Chef de Partie is to deputize for the Senior Team, to lead kitchen shifts and to be responsible for the preparation of meals in accordance with the College Standards and to maintain the Kitchen, its associated areas and equipment in a clean and hygienic condition. The person appointed to this role must be able to produce well prepared simple dishes as well as highly complex fine dining dishes.

Terms & Conditions of Employment

Appointment: This is a permanent, full time post and there will be an initial probationary period of six months. During this period the post holder’s employment may be terminated by one week’s notice on either side. Following successful completion of probation, the period of notice to terminate employment is two months. The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate’s ‘Right to Work’ checks and subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance through the University’s Occupational Health Services.

Salary: Equivalent to Grade 5 of the Brasenose College Pay Scale, currently £31,459 - £36,616 per annum depending on experience. Advancement up the scale is on merit.

Pension: OSPS. 

Hours of Working:  Full time, 42 hours each week regular working pattern with a set day off.  Standard hours for the kitchen are early shift 7am – 3pm and late shift 11.30am – 8.30pm with a paid 30 minute meal break, Monday to Friday.  A set day off each week and working alternate weekends on split shifts. The post holder will be required to work the hours necessary to fulfil the job requirements and subject to operational needs. A willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and duties is essential according to the requirements of the College.

About Us: Founded in 1509 and located centrally in beautiful Radcliffe Square, Brasenose College stands as a distinguished institution at the heart of Oxford's rich academic history. Over the centuries, we have evolved into a beacon of intellectual prowess, consistently upholding a tradition of academic excellence. Brasenose College boasts a vibrant community of students and alumni, creating a network that stretches far beyond the halls of the College. Our influence resonates globally, with scholars and professionals alike contributing to various fields around the world.

We are a medium sized college with around 370 undergraduates, 210 graduate students and 130 support staff. Outside of the three 10-week terms, during Easter and summer, the College is exceptionally busy hosting international conferences and Bed and Breakfast guests. 

The closing date for this role is: 17^th November 2025 at 12 noon.

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