Sous Chef

Parsonage Grill; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

50% discount on food

Manager’s meal every six months

Recruitment incentive up to £700

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays (p

Birthday day off

Hospitality Rewards discounts

Job summary

Parsonage Grill, part of The Old Parsonage Hotel in Oxford, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team. You will work with the Head Chef to maintain the restaurant’s high standards and to ensure efficient, timely operation while mentoring staff and delivering outstanding British cuisine.

Ideal candidates have 5-star luxury experience and at least two Rosette-level credentials, with strong written English and IT literacy, plus knowledge of health, fire safety, and allergens

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star luxury environment.
• Minimum 2 Rosette-level experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations alongside Head Chef.
• Ensure consistency and high standards of the restaurant.
• Lead, inspire and motivate kitchen staff to perform.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Written English

IT literacy

Health & Safety knowledge

Food Hygiene knowledge

Allergens awareness

5-star luxury experience

Rosette experience

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. 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 Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at the Parsonage Grill.

The ideal candidate will:

• Work alongside the Head Chef, in overseeing all aspects of managing the kitchen operation
• Ensure consistency in delivering the Restaurant’s high standards
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in an efficient and timely manner
• Have the ability to lead, inspire and motivate people
• Have excellent interpersonal communication, coaching and teamwork
• Have a high-level written English, strong IT literacy
• Have a knowledge of current Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Food Hygiene and Allergens legislation
• Have experience within a similar role, and a 5-star luxury environment
• Have experience within a minimum 2 rosette food-rated establishment

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 £45,000.00 per annum, including non-contractual service charge (tronc).

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Sous Chef Benefits:

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Complimentary ‘Manager’s meal’ within one of our restaurants every six months
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities to develop within the Company
• 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

Interviews and a working trial will take place in Oxford as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.