Commis Chef

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa - Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a charismatic Commis Chef to join our exceptional Culinary team. The on target earning potential for this role is £34,493.47 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £28,643.47 plus a qualified estimate of £5,850 in gratuities and service charge. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You will be assisting in the food preparation for our Brasserie, Glasshouse Restaurant, Chinese speciality restaurant, Members Club private restaurant or In Room Dining.
• Setting and maintaining high standards and demonstrating attention to detail in the preparation of all dishes.
• Delivering delicious food and drink, being the heart of what we do. With a focus on simple dishes, using high quality ingredients throughout our menus, delivering service that delights.
• Supporting the senior team in delivering high quality, memorable food to all of our guests and members.
• Assisting the kitchen's senior leadership in managing all food health and safety related standards.

Who we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge: Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role. It is estimated that in 2025, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £5,850 in addition to their annual salary.