Junior Sous Chef - Milton Hill House

jobs24.co.uk; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Head Chef, contributing to a vibrant culinary environment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will manage food ordering, stock rotation, and waste minimization, while also leading and developing team members. If you have a strong culinary background and excellent leadership skills, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits (Medicash)

Free annual healthcare check (Aviva Digicare)

Entertainment discounts

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Meals on duty

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days + BH's and additional leave for birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team and operations.
• Oversee food ordering, stock rotation, and waste management.
• Inspire team members with current food trends and techniques.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Milton Hill House

At Milton Hill House, we are a stylish hotel, conference, event and wedding venue committed to delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. Nestled in Abingdon near Oxford and surrounded by 22 acres of tranquil parkland, our hotel boasts stunning views, making us a preferred choice for accommodation, conferences, weddings, corporate events, and more. With over 20 meeting rooms and 114 bedrooms, Restaurant and Bar, we also have a fantastic onsite leisure club. We are part of 'The Venues Collection', a grouping of five easily accessible venues specialising in events.

Overall Purpose of the Role: As our Junior Sous Chef, you will work with the Head Chef and key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, compliant, and profitable department in accordance with all Statutory Requirements, Company Policies, and Health and Safety Procedures.

More about the role:

• Partake in food ordering and stock rotation
• Minimize and monitor waste wherever possible
• Assist with management on financial budget and targets
• Manage and develop team members to progress within the kitchen hierarchy
• Assist with implementation and inspire the team with current food trends and cooking techniques
• Follow company standards and deliver to a high degree of success
• Experience within a similar role
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to engage and motivate others
• Willingness to lead by example and inspire the kitchen team with guidance from the Head Chef
• NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery or equivalent
• Intermediate food hygiene certification

Levy UK + Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027 and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.

Benefits:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits + Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health and Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodafone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and an additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's 1st birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid