Junior Sous Chef

Gees Restaurant & Bar; England; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant independent restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves running all sections in the kitchen, ensuring high culinary standards, and supporting the training of new team members. Candidates should be passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients and bring experience from a similar restaurant. The position includes a pay package of up to £37,814 per annum, along with various employee benefits including meals, discounts, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Meals on duty

50% discount on food

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Paid day off on your birthday

Team awards and prizes

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Confidence in running and overviewing all sections in the kitchen.
• Ability to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with training.
• Experience in a similar restaurant is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistency in the restaurant's high standards.
• Maintain appropriate prep levels based on sales volume.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and management.

Skills

Time management

Passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients

Experience in a similar restaurant

Job description

Situated in Oxford city centre, Gees is an independent, lively restaurant, bar, and terrace within a unique Victorian conservatory. Serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked, Gees remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food and service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.

With an ambitious expansion and refurbishment project completed in Spring 2022, Gees doubled in capacity with the addition of ‘Gees Gallery’, an adjacent private dining space for up to 50 guests, and ‘Secret Garden’; a covered and heated private terrace for up to 60 diners.

Gees 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. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment programme, 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 our team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the Gees kitchen team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the induction and training of new kitchen team members
• Have effective time management skills
• Be passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients
• Have experience in a similar restaurant, although full training will be provided

Typical duties of this role are:

• Confidence in running and overviewing all the sections in the kitchen
• Ensure consistency in delivering the Restaurant’s high standards
• Maintain prep levels appropriate to sales volume
• Ensure all deliveries are put away as soon as it arrives and stock is rotated using the First In First Out method checking “Use by Dates”
• Attend and participate in all team meetings

We offer a sensible shift pattern across a 45-hour working week (Monday-Sunday rota with 2 days off) with an OTE up to £16.16 per hour, £37,814 per annum.

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

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Junior Sous Chef Benefits:

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Opportunities to develop within our Company
• Uniform provided
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• 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