Gees Restaurant & Bar is a bustling, independently-owned, restaurant, bar, and terrace set within a landmark Victorian conservatory on Oxford’s Banbury Road.Open every day of the year for brunch, lunch and dinner, Gees serves a distinctly Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best seasonal ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked.With an ambitious expansion and refurbishment project completed in Spring 2022, Gees doubled in capacity with the addition of ‘Gees Gallery’, an adjacent private dining space for up to 50 guests, and ‘Secret Garden’; a covered and heated private terrace for up to 60 diners.The Oxford Collection is a small independently owned group of luxury hotels and restaurants in central Oxford, comprising Gees Restaurant & Bar, the Old Parsonage Hotel, Parsonage Grill, the Old Bank Hotel and Quod Restaurant & Bar.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 our team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our Gees Kitchen team.The ideal candidate will:Work alongside the Head ChefSupport the Head Chef in overseeing all aspects of the kitchenEnsure consistency in delivering the Restaurant’s high standardsEnsure that the kitchen operates in an efficient and timely mannerHave the ability to lead, inspire and motivate peopleHave excellent interpersonal communication, coaching and teamworkHave a high-level written English, strong IT literacyHave previous management experience in a similar roleHave a knowledge of current Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Food Hygiene and Allergens legislationWe offer a sensible shift pattern, across a 45-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £43,500 per annum, including non-contractual service charge (tronc).Part-time hours may also be considered.Sous Chef Benefits:Meals on duty50% discount on food within our restaurantsComplimentary ‘Manager’s meal’ within one of our restaurants every six monthsUp to £700 recruitment incentiveMembership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality ActionPension schemeOpportunities to develop within the Company28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)A paid day off on your birthdayTeam awards and prizesHospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP serviceEligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.
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