Commis Chef

Theoxfordcollection; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Food discount

Recruitment incentive

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Career development

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Team awards

Hospitality rewards

Job summary

Parsonage Grill in Oxford, part of The Oxford Collection, is seeking a Commis Chef to join the kitchen team. The role offers a 45-hour working week on a Monday to Sunday rota with two days off, and an OTE up to £15.31 per hour, equating to about £35,825 per annum.

Experience in a similar restaurant is beneficial, but full training will be provided. Meals on duty, staff discounts, a pension, and uniform are among the benefits offered as part of a supportive career path.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar restaurant is beneficial, though full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Confidence in working on a section during service.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Maintain prep levels appropriate to service.

Skills

Guest service

Food knowledge

Pressure handling

Time management

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Job description

Parsonage Grill, belonging to the five-star Old Parsonage Hotel, is famous for its intimate, bohemian, and clubby atmosphere. The philosophy focuses on using the best local produce available to create a menu of simple, sophisticated, and essentially British dishes.

Parsonage Grill is part of ‘The Oxford Collection’; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant & Bar, and Quod Restaurant & Bar. We have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.

We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish. We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers. As a member of the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team at the Parsonage Grill.

The ideal candidate will:

• Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
• Be passionate and knowledgeable about food, cooking, and seasonal ingredients
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have effective time management skills
• Have a willingness to learn

Typical duties of this role are:

• Confidence in working on a section during service
• Following recipe and presentation specifications
• Maintain prep levels appropriate to service

Requirements for the Commis Chef position:

• Experience in a similar restaurant is beneficial although full training will be provided

We offer a sensible shift pattern across a 45-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £15.31 per hour, £35,825.00 per annum.

Based on 45 hours per week, including non-contractual tronc (service charge).

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Commis Chef Benefits:

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Membership in our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities to develop within the Company
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Team awards and prizes
• Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.