Breakfast Chef - Oxfordshire

Job Description

An experienced Breakfast & Bar Chef is required, for this North Cotswolds destination, with outstanding views of the glorious Cotswolds.In 2017,a multi-million pound redevelopment of the site commenced, allowing this fantastic venue to grow as a Cotswold retreat for both socialising and pleasure.The attached Golf Course continues to deliver excellent results and the site now boasts a new Contemporary Cotswolds Clubhouse, Restaurant and Bar, alongside lodges,with onsite bedrooms, launched in May 2019. Their vision is that they become not just a Cotswolds destination, but an unrivalled Cotswolds experience.

The ideal Candidate will be a vital support in the smooth running of the kitchen by supporting the Executive Head Chef, Sous Chef and the wider kitchen team in their roles, whilst working in line with values. 

They will have the energy, confidence and motivation to work in a hot, fast paced and very demanding environment, in order to deliver first-class, delicious, unrivalled and locally sourced plates of food.

Role & Responsibilities

The main focus is to share and deliver an amazing food experience to their customers. You will be sharing your knowledge and love of our food, including our local and homegrown produce. 

• Understand the menu and the intricate creation of the dishes and delivering them to the best of your ability.


• Helping in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus.


• It’s very important to understand the food and impacts on preference and dietary requirements.


• Maintain good standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, working in line with health and safety requirements and taking responsibility to raise any concerns.


• Being able to ‘Step-Up’ when needed, and without hesitation.  You will work alongside the Executive Head Chef & Sous Chef in order to enable the kitchen to perform at its best.


• To be confident in your ability as a chef, striving to improve and being both competent and supportive to your kitchen team.


• Champion the Ecology Island concept and be proud of what we produce.


• Learning about our local suppliers and homegrown produce.


• To be presentable, polite and approachable at all times.


• To be comfortable with shift working including weekend and evening work.


• To be energetic and confident in your ability to deal with a busy and demanding environment.


• Always consider the environment and community with every decision made.


• Leading by example in your role as a chef de partie.

Key skills & Requirements:

• A good standard of spoken English.


• An excellent record of hygiene standards.


• A willingness to learn and develop but not be afraid to ask for help when needed.

• To work on own initiative.


• Ability to problem solve, quickly.


• Calm and collected when in a busy environment.


• Interpersonal skills.


• Team player – This is essential.


• Having a good eye for details and plate composition.


• Honesty.


• Able to Step-up; having the confidence to do so but also to admit when you need help.


• Passion and Drive


• A good level of fitness – you will be on your feet for long periods of time.


• A right to work in the UK.


• Willing to undertake DBS checks if required.

Reward:

They understand that passion and commitment work both ways, and they want their staff to forge a career. 

• Share of gratuities


• A day off if your Birthday falls on a working day


• Staff Uniform


• Career progression


• 28 days holiday (inc BH’s)


• Pension Scheme


• Access to childcare vouchers


• Free Hot drinks and fruit for staff in the rest room


• Use of the Golf Course (restrictions apply)


• 25% Staff Discount in the restaurant


• Off peak access to the Fitness Room


• Long service awards


• Employee Assistance Scheme


• Bike to work scheme

Salary/Working Hours:

The venue operates seven days per week, and the rota will be based on 45 hours, five days out of seven. The salary offered is £24K per annum, but this could be negotiable for the ideal Candidate.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to fiona@catserv.co.uk.