Breakfast Chef

The Plough Inn; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Discounts at Young's Pubs

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is seeking a Breakfast Chef to join our morning-only kitchen team. This role focuses on preparing high-quality fresh dishes in a welcoming, historic pub setting.

We offer an internal development program through our Chef de Partie to Sous Chef pathway, an apprenticeship scheme, and ongoing culinary masterclasses. Enjoy free meals, weekly pay, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef seeking next step.
• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Able to design and deliver new dishes with Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor on shift.
• Assist in designing and delivering new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Maintain GP and labour controls.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Organisational skills

Food quality focus

Job description

Chef De Partie

Right in the bustling, historic heart of Oxford, The Plough Inn invites you to experience the charm of a bygone era with a modern flair. Steeped in history, this old-world pub dates from 1656 & seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary delights, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike.

What we offer our Breakfast Chef

Mornings only, no weekends.

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams