Sous Chef

The QHotels Collection; Thame; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Thame is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations. You will mentor the kitchen team while ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a busy kitchen environment, and a keen understanding of food cost control. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for development and great perks like health club membership and discounts across the collection.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across the collection

Family & Friends discounts

Training support including course fees

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a hotel environment or high-volume operation.
• Knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and mentor kitchen team members.
• Ensure food quality and presentation to high standards.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Food quality and presentation

People management

Detail-oriented

Job description

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

What will I do?

Leading by example, you will be hands on in the kitchen working alongside your team, providing guidance and mentorship. You’ll ensure the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable.

Is this the role for me?

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie
• Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, highvolume operation
• Conference, banqueting & events catering experience wouldbe ideal
• Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
• People management experience
• Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage

Curious to find out more?

Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa is located in Thame, just outside Oxford and within close proximity to the Cotswolds. Our hotel is a 4*, 154-bedroom property and has the Spires restaurant and bar & lounge area, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, tennis courts, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

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