At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest.

Ottolenghi Bicester Village brings our signature flavours and warm hospitality to one of the UK's most celebrated retail destinations. It's a unique and exciting location that welcomes guests from across the country and beyond

What you’ll do:

Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing service and kitchen operations.
Lead and inspire the team, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
Take responsibility for stock control, ordering, and waste management.
Train and develop junior members of the team.
Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
Contribute creativity, ideas, and passion to menu development.

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience as a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen.
Excellent cooking and organisational skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
A positive leader who enjoys training and supporting others.
A genuine passion for food, flavour, and hospitality.
Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative attitude.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.
30 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
Ottolenghi meals on shift and generous staff discounts.
Health and wellbeing support, including healthcare plan and cycle to work scheme.
Learning & development opportunities including cookery workshops, WSET training, and leadership coaching.
A supportive environment where your skills and career can grow.

If you’re a skilled chef looking for your next step and the chance to be part of a creative and dynamic kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Junior Sous Chef