Second Chef/Sous Chef

The Second Chef/Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef and be a key member of a small, close-knit team. You will be assisting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to achieve outstanding customer service, overseeing quality, assisting with menu creation and achieving excellent standards of health and safety and food safety.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent craft skills, have a proven track record of setting and achieving objectives, be flexible in approach, be able to work from their own initiative, and have a very professional approach to work.

This is a permanent full-time role, and the required hours of work will be 40 hours per week spread over an alternating shift pattern, days and evenings, including weekends.

Closing date: Applications will close on Friday 14^th August 2026 at 9:00am (UK time). Late applications will not be considered.

Interview process: Interviews for those candidates short-listed are expected to take place on 20/21 August 2026. Interviews for candidates selected for a second interview will take place the week commencing 24^th August 2026.

For full details of the role, person specification and how to apply, please download the Further Particulars at www.spc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

St Peter's is an equal opportunities employer that supports underrepresented groups and values diversity.

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