Commis Chef, Brasserie

Maison Estelle; Witney; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual company socials

Staff rates & F&B discounts

Estelleversary gifting

Colleague spaces with snacks

Free shift meals

Pension health plan & life assurance

28 days holiday

Colleague forums & sustainability

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Uniform provided & onsite seamstress

Job summary

Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is seeking a charismatic Commis Chef to join our Brasserie kitchen at the estate. You will assist in food preparation across Brasserie, Glasshouse, Chinese restaurant, Members Club, and In Room Dining, delivering dishes with high standards.

You will support senior team on health and safety, maintain quality and attention to detail, and help create memorable dining experiences for guests and members. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and charisma.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with attention to detail.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for Brasserie, Glasshouse, Chinese restaurant, Members Club and In Room Dining.
• Set and maintain high standards, with attention to detail in dish prep.
• Deliver delicious food and drink, focusing on quality ingredients and memorable service.
• Support the senior team in delivering high quality, memorable food for guests and members.
• Assist kitchen leadership in maintaining food safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Positive mindset

Charismatic

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Guest experience focus

Tools

Food handling techniques

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa-Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a charismatic Commis Chef to join our Brasserie kitchen here at Estelle Manor.

The on target earning potential for this role is £34,493.47 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £28,643.47 plus a qualified estimate of £5,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You will be assisting in the food preparation for our Brasserie, Glasshouse Restaurant, Chinese speciality restaurant, Members Club private restaurant or In Room Dining.
• Setting and maintaining high standards and demonstrating attention to detail in the preparation of all dishes.
• Delivering delicious food and drink, being the heart of what we do. With a focus on simple dishes, using high quality ingredients throughout our menus, delivering service that delights.
• Supporting the senior team in delivering high quality, memorable food to all of our guests and members.
• Assisting the kitchen's senior leadership in managing all food health and safety related standards.

Who we are looking for?

• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

What’s in it for you?

AtEstelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you arevalued,supported, andcelebrated.

Here atEstelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £5,000 in addition to their annual salary.