Senior Chef de Partie

This role will close on Monday 13th April 2026 at noon.

The Kitchen has a team of 15 staff and the role of Senior Chef de Partie is to deputise 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.

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.

Recruitment Monitoring: This post is subject to recruitment monitoring to ensure that the selection process is consistent with the law and the College’s Equal Opportunity Policy and Code of Practice.  You are asked to complete the Recruitment Monitoring Form which is completed through the online application process.  The information supplied on the form will play no part in the selection process and will not be seen by any members of the shortlisting panel.

Data Protection: All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Act 2018.  In accordance with the GDPR regulations 2018 please see the relevant privacy notice on the website.

Brasenose College is an equal opportunities employer.

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.