Sous Chef

Chartwells Independent; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to manage food operations at Milton Hill House. The role involves ensuring food quality, training staff, and maintaining high standards of health and safety. Join a company that values individuality and offers extensive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Medicash healthcare benefits

Free annual healthcare check

Exclusive benefits & wellbeing site

Entertainment discounts

Health & wellbeing discounts

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Experience in a similar role

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 in managing 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.

Duties will include:

1. Assisting with the 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 consistent product and delivering at a high level.
5. Assisting with the implementation of current food trends and cooking techniques, inspiring the team.
6. Playing a key role in delivering a variety of meetings and events.
7. Training kitchen, F&B, and sales teams on current products and delivery methods.
8. Following company standards and striving for high success.
9. Monitoring customer satisfaction and reporting findings.
10. Staff retention and development, managing team members’ progression.
11. Reporting to the Head Chef to identify improvements and implementing changes.
12. Implementing and managing rotas aligned with business expectations.
13. Maintaining high standards of HSE practices within the department.
14. Overseeing FIR and allergen guidelines, providing customer information at all times.

What we're looking for in you:

1. Excellent culinary skills.
2. Experience in a similar role.
3. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and motivate others.
4. Willingness to lead by example and inspire the kitchen team with guidance from the Head Chef.
5. Ability to maintain processes that promote efficient ways of working.

In return, we offer support and development opportunities within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go beyond the plate.

Benefits include:

• Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental, optical, and therapy treatments (including 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 & wellbeing discounts, including Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%).
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, etc.
• Shopping discounts - up to 15% savings at high street and online stores with Shopping Cards.
• Meals on duty, Vodafone discounts, pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance program, and more.
• Additional leave for maternity return, birthday days off, holiday purchase scheme, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.

Join us at Milton Hill House, part of The Venues Collection, and be part of a vibrant, inclusive team dedicated to excellence in hospitality and event management. We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering a diverse environment where everyone can thrive.