Junior Sous Chef

Theoxfordcollection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,917 - 42,676; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

50% discount on food

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Paid day off on birthday

Discounts on gym membership and shopping

Job summary

The Oxford Collection in Oxford is seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join the team at Parsonage Grill. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and pride themselves on creating memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities include supporting senior chefs, ensuring high standards in the kitchen, and participating in team meetings. Offering competitive earnings up to £16.58 per hour and comprehensive benefits including meals on duty, discounts, and a recruitment incentive.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar restaurant preferred, though full training will be provided.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Confidence in running various kitchen sections.

Responsibilities

• Deliver memorable experiences to guests.
• Support Sous Chef and Head Chef in training new members.
• Maintain high food preparation standards.

Skills

Time management

Cooking seasonal ingredients

Team training

Job description

Parsonage Grill, belonging to the five-star Old Parsonage Hotel, is famous for its intimate, bohemian and clubby atmosphere. The menu philosophy focuses on using the best local produce available to create a menu of sophisticated yet simple 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. 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 the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

We are looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at the Parsonage Grill.

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 working 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 volumeEnsure all deliveries are put away as soon as they arrive 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 to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £16.58 per hour, £38,797.00 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
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to develop within the Company
• Uniform provided
• 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.