Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel as a Sous Chef in Witney, where you will assist in managing a busy kitchen for a 3 AA rosette restaurant. With a focus on culinary excellence, you'll enjoy benefits like competitive service charge sharing and opportunities for career development. This role promotes teamwork and flexibility, making it a great opportunity for those with a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Monthly service charge sharing (£275-£325)

Free on-site parking

Discounted staff taxis

Career development opportunities

Employee perks via Perkbox

Hotel discounts

Free meals on duty

Milestone rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment.
• Passion for culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in creating exciting dishes.
• Ensure safety standards and cleanliness.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

Join our team as a Sous Chef at The Minster Mill, located just 15 miles from Oxford in the picturesque village of Minster Lovell. Our newly developed hotel features a 48-cover 3 AA rosette restaurant, a lounge bar, and banqueting facilities for up to 100 guests.

Benefits include:

• Monthly service charge sharing, approximately £275-£325 (£4000/year) in addition to base salary.
• Free on-site parking and discounted staff taxis.
• Opportunities for career development and internal promotions.
• Employee perks via Perkbox, hotel discounts, free meals on duty, and milestone rewards.

Role overview:

• Assist the Head Chef in managing a busy kitchen, creating exciting dishes.
• Maintain safety standards, including allergen training.
• Ensure cleanliness, proper food labelling, and manage food orders.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

Our culture promotes thoughtfulness, teamwork, and a passion for hospitality. We value a good work/life balance and flexibility in scheduling.

If you are experienced in a similar environment and passionate about culinary excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via WhatsApp with FAMILYFIRST to [phone] or through our standard application process.