The Store Oxford - the city’s only luxury lifestyle hotel is looking for a highly driven and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the team. 

At The Store, Oxford, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that inspire!

We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, and we’re looking for a proactive and service-driven chef to help us continue raising the bar in Oxford.

Untraditionally British, you can expect the unexpected at our restaurant, Treadwell. Our restaurant plays with locally sourced produce and the diverse influences that shape Oxford. It is incredibly British, but perhaps not as people have experienced before. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong, driven chef who loves great food, has high standards and genuinely enjoys developing others. You’ll deliver consistently high standards, support a positive kitchen culture and help move the team forward.

What you’ll be doing
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the team during service
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Supporting training and development of our Commis Chefs, Breakfast Chefs and Apprentices
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are always met
• Contributing ideas to menus and kitchen improvements

We’re looking for someone who
• Has experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous
• Leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment
• Is organised, calm under pressure and great with people
• Cares about team culture just as much as great food

This role is on a rota basis covering weekends and evenings as well as bank holidays and is a full time position. 

 Benefits

• Meals when working 
• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external
• Career progression and development - we invest in our people        
• £45,000 per annum (estimated on target earnings with service charge £50,000)
• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount to and from work 
• Refer a Friend Scheme receive £250 for general referrals and £500 if you refer chefs
• Review bonus and scheme (£50, £100, £200, E Bike's, Smart TV's and International overnight stays for 50 plus reviews) 
• Access to Wagestream 
• 25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products 
• Discount on rooms and food and beverage 
• Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits and perks for everyone (high street discount, restaurants, and Employee Assistance)
• Opportunities to win raffle prizes 
• Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day that we promise!  
• Brand pillars - we have four pillars that we live and breathe everyday! 
• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments! 
• Team Awards and socials 
• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023, 2024 and 2025 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action. 
• Go green - come and work with a company that are committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.   

We’ve got 4 Brand Pillars that will also help you thrive:

Legacy - The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building’s past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.

Discovery - Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.

Innovation - The Store is more than just a hotel it’s a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.

Community - As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together. 

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community – including all the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status. 

The Store Oxford - the city’s only luxury lifestyle hotel is looking for a highly driven and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the team. 

At The Store, Oxford, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that inspire!

We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, and we’re looking for a proactive and service-driven chef to help us continue raising the bar in Oxford.

Untraditionally British, you can expect the unexpected at our restaurant, Treadwell. Our restaurant plays with locally sourced produce and the diverse influences that shape Oxford. It is incredibly British, but perhaps not as people have experienced before. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong, driven chef who loves great food, has high standards and genuinely enjoys developing others. You’ll deliver consistently high standards, support a positive kitchen culture and help move the team forward.

What you’ll be doing
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Leading and motivating the team during service
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Supporting training and development of our Commis Chefs, Breakfast Chefs and Apprentices
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are always met
• Contributing ideas to menus and kitchen improvements

We’re looking for someone who
• Has experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous
• Leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment
• Is organised, calm under pressure and great with people
• Cares about team culture just as much as great food

This role is on a rota basis covering weekends and evenings as well as bank holidays and is a full time position. 

 Benefits

• Meals when working 
• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external
• Career progression and development - we invest in our people        
• £45,000 per annum (estimated on target earnings with service charge £50,000)
• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount to and from work 
• Refer a Friend Scheme receive £250 for general referrals and £500 if you refer chefs
• Review bonus and scheme (£50, £100, £200, E Bike's, Smart TV's and International overnight stays for 50 plus reviews) 
• Access to Wagestream 
• 25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products 
• Discount on rooms and food and beverage 
• Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits and perks for everyone (high street discount, restaurants, and Employee Assistance)
• Opportunities to win raffle prizes 
• Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day that we promise!  
• Brand pillars - we have four pillars that we live and breathe everyday! 
• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments! 
• Team Awards and socials 
• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023, 2024 and 2025 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action. 
• Go green - come and work with a company that are committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.   

We’ve got 4 Brand Pillars that will also help you thrive:

Legacy - The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building’s past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.

Discovery - Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.

Innovation - The Store is more than just a hotel it’s a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.

Community - As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together. 

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community – including all the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.