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Sous Chef Old Swan & Minster Mill
Full Time £41,200 / Year
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Food Safety
Description
Location: Located just 15 miles from Oxford, Old Swan & Minster Mill is in the picturesque village of Minster Lovell. The establishment consists of both a quintessentially country English Inn, and a modern riverside hotel.
Service Charge: We pay our team a service charge each month! This service charge is shared amongst all the team at the hotel, with every penny received being paid out to the team. Service charge can be in the region of £150 a month (close to £2000 per year) over and above base pay for a full-time employee.
Environment: The Old Swan & Minster Mill offers a relaxed, fun yet professional environment to work in. Free parking is available on site, and we do offer discounted staff taxis for those that don't drive!
How to Apply: Send us a WhatsApp message with FAMILYFIRST to +44 7782 822774 to find out more, chat to us, and apply (or apply the normal way, whichever works best for you!)
Role Overview:
As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside the Head Chef to run a busy kitchen. You will be creating exciting and delicious dishes to be served to guests. This role would suit someone who has worked in a similar environment previously.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Put your knife skills to the test, cooking with the finest ingredients.
- Keep up to date with the latest allergen training.
- Ensure the kitchen remains clean and food is properly labelled.
- Share your knowledge with new, budding Junior Sous, CDP’s, KP’s and Commis coming into the industry.
- Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Write the allergen matrix with the Head Chef to ensure guest safety.
- Keep on top of ordering via Procure Wizard.
Work/Life Balance: We strive for a fair rota and ask that you can be flexible.
Perks:
- Competitive pay with service charge and tips on top.
- Retail and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.
- Excellent discounts across our family of hotels (25% off food & beverage in our hotels and a staff rate of £25 B & B per person).
- Confidential helpline for support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free meals when on duty.
- Opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
- Milestone awards including Champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special.
- Extra special gifts for reaching significant milestones (e.g., longer hotel stays, extra days off, unique gifts).
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About Our Family of Hotels: We bring a family of hotels together under one roof, ready to welcome guests with open arms, warm hearts, and memorable experiences. Quality is fundamental, and we believe everyone should feel included, special, and welcome.
For more information about our family of hotels, visit www.brownswordhotels.co.uk.
If you're the type of person that likes to learn and share wisdom, get in touch. Send us a WhatsApp message with FAMILYFIRST to +44 7782 822774 to find out more, chat to us, and apply (or apply the normal way, whichever works best for you!)
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