Commis Chef

The Store Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals when working

Ongoing training in-house and external

Career progression and apprenticeships

Staff discounts on rooms and F&B

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Store Oxford is seeking a Commis Chef to join its kitchen team in our luxury setting within The Store, Oxford. You will prepare and present dishes to high standards, contribute ideas for menu development, and help drive a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Ideal candidates bring a strong culinary background, a passion for excellence and the ability to thrive under pressure in a busy, contemporary hotel environment in central Oxford.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, creativity and hospitality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Positive attitude with a team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to the highest standards.
• Contribute to creative ideas to enhance menu offerings.
• Inspire and support the kitchen team.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Passion for food

Creativity

Hospitality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety

Job description

At Treadwell, expect the unexpected. Our restaurant celebrates locally sourced produce and the diverse influences that shape Oxford, delivering a modern British dining experience unlike any other.

Located within The Store, Oxford, a luxury lifestyle hotel set in the iconic Boswells building, Treadwell is bold, creative and passionate about exceptional food and guest experiences.

We are now looking for a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.
If you have a strong culinary background, a passion for excellence and the drive to create memorable dining experiences as part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? Are you ready to be part of a dynamic in a contemporary hotel in the centre of Oxford?Do you have a strong culinary background and a passion for excellence? Do you have a curious mind and the ambition to craft memorable food experiences as part of a dynamic team?

If you do, then step into the spotlight as Commis Chef at The Store, Oxford.

As a Commis Chef at The Store, you will be responsible for demonstrating your culinary expertise by preparing and presenting a range of dishes to the highest standards. The role contains everything you would expect, including contributing to creative ideas to enhance our menu offerings and inspiring the kitchen team. Your attitude and experience will help foster a positive and cohesive team environment at the hotel.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Commis Chefin a luxury lifestyle hotel or high-endfresh food leadrestaurant.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for food, creativity and hospitality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Positive attitude with a team-focused approach

Benefits

• Flexible rotas
• Meals when working
• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external
• Career progression, Apprenticeships and development - we invest in our people
• £27,040 per annum plus non contractual service charge (£32,000 on target earnings)
• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount to and from work
• Refer a Friend Scheme receive £250 for the referral (£500 if you refer chefs)
• 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, online GP, Health Heros mental health support, and high street discounts, 35% off gyms all over the UK and 50% off at nationwide cinemas
• Opportunities to win raffle prizes
• Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day - we promise!
• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments!
• Team Awards
• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023 and 2024 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 4Brand Pillarsthat 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.