Sous Chef

Compass Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef to manage food operations at Milton Hill House. The role involves ensuring food quality, training staff, and maintaining health and safety standards. Join a supportive environment that values development and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including dental and optical

Annual healthcare check

Perks at Work - discounts on entertainment and travel

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to maintain efficient processes.
• Willingness to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food ordering and stock rotation.
• Training kitchen and sales teams on current products.
• Monitoring customer satisfaction reports.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Assisting the management of the food operation within The Venues Collection property. Working 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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring consistency of the food offer throughout the hotel.
2. Assisting with food ordering and stock rotation.
3. Minimising and monitoring waste using Compass lead systems.
4. Providing a high-quality, consistent product.
5. Implementing and inspiring the team with current food trends and techniques.
6. Supporting the delivery of meetings and events.
7. Training kitchen, F&B, and sales teams on current products and service delivery.
8. Adhering to company standards and striving for high success levels.
9. Monitoring customer satisfaction reports.
10. Staff retention and development, managing and developing team members for progression.
11. Reporting to the Head Chef to identify areas for improvement and implementing changes.
12. Managing rotas according to business needs.
13. Maintaining high standards of HSE practices within the department.
14. Overseeing FIR and allergen guidelines, providing information to customers as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent culinary skills.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate others.
• Willingness to lead by example and inspire the kitchen team.
• Ability to maintain efficient processes.

We offer support and development opportunities within a company that values individuality, rewards excellence, and invests in its people.

Benefits include:

• Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, and therapy treatments (up to 4 dependents).
• Annual healthcare check.
• Perks at Work - entertainment, health & wellbeing, travel, and shopping discounts.
• Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance program.
• Additional leave for maternity return, birthday day off, holiday purchase scheme.
• Ongoing training, career pathways, professional subscriptions paid, financial wellbeing programs.

Join Milton Hill House, part of The Venues Collection, a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, and grow your career with a market leader in hospitality. Our venues offer stylish event spaces, leisure facilities, and a welcoming environment for guests and staff alike.

Job Reference: com/1605/94176001/52739572/SU #VenuesCollection

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and reach their full potential.