Senior Chef de Partie

Theoxfordcollection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford Collection is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie for Gees Kitchen in Oxford. The role involves confidently running a section, maintaining prep limits, and ensuring high-quality dishes are served. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food and able to handle pressure, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Meals on duty

50% discount on food within our restaurants

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Employee Assistance Programme membership

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Paid day off on your birthday

Team awards and prizes

Hospitality Rewards discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients.
• Experience in a similar restaurant beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Run a section during service confidently.
• Ensure all deliveries are put away and stock is rotated.
• Maintain prep levels during service.

Skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge about food

Job description

Gees, situated in Oxford city centre, 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.

The Oxford Collection is an independently owned group of luxury hotels and restaurants in central Oxford, comprising Gees Restaurant & Bar, the Old Parsonage Hotel, Parsonage Grill, the Old Bank Hotel and Quod Restaurant & Bar.

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 Senior Chef de Partie to join the Gees Kitchen team.

The ideal candidate will:

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

Typical duties of this role are:

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

Requirements for the Senior Chef de Partie position:

• Work under intense pressure
• Passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients
• 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 £15.43 per hour, £36,106 per annum.

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

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Senior Chef de Partie 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 our 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.