Chef de Partie

Plough Inn; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub in Oxford seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role involves crafting quality dishes, supporting a welcoming atmosphere, and working closely with the Head Chef to innovate menu offerings. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality food service and a drive for teamwork and growth. This position offers opportunities for career development through in-house programs and culinary masterclasses.

Benefits

Access to culinary masterclasses

20% discount in all Young's Pubs

Free meals during shifts

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or a Commis Chef eager to step up.
• Ability to champion excellent service through quality food.
• Pro-active attitude in driving sales and delivering growth.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Work alongside Head Chef to maintain effective controls on GP and labour.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming kitchen environment.

Skills

Passion for quality fresh food

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Nestled in the 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. Best quality traditional British pub food meets square pizzas & shuffleboard in this historic venue.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie

• 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