Commis Chef in Oxford

The Store Hotel is a lifestyle luxury hotel set in the heart of Oxford. We sit in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Our 101-bedroom hotel will delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building’s former life. At The Store, Oxford, we don’t just offer jobs— we offer careers that inspire! We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, and we’re looking for a warm, proactive, and service-driven professional to help us continue raising the bar.

Our growing team is already full of dedicated and passionate professionals working hard to see The Store bring a new and refreshed lifestyle luxury hotel experience to the city of Oxford. Untraditionally British, you can expect the unexpected at our restaurant, Treadwell. Our restaurant plays with locally sourced produce and the diverse influences that shape Oxford. It is incredibly British, but perhaps not as people have experienced before.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? Are you ready to be part of a dynamic in a contemporary hotel in the centre of Oxford? Do you have a strong culinary background and a passion for excellence? Do you have a curious mind and the ambition to craft memorable food experiences as part of a dynamic team? If you do, then step into the spotlight as Commis Chef at The Store, Oxford.

As a Commis Chef at The Store, you will be responsible for demonstrating your culinary expertise by preparing and presenting a range of dishes to the highest standards. The role contains everything you would expect, including contributing to creative ideas to enhance our menu offerings and inspiring the kitchen team. Your attitude and experience will help foster a positive and cohesive team environment at the hotel.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Commis Chef in a luxury lifestyle hotel or high-end fresh food lead restaurant. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Benefits:

• Flexible rotas - we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Meals when working
• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external
• Apprenticeships
• Career progression and development - we invest in our people
• £26,000 per annum plus non-contractual service charge (£31,000 on target earnings)
• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount to and from work
• Refer a Friend Scheme receive £250 for the referral (£500 if you refer chefs)
• Review bonus £25 per mention
• Access to Wagestream
• 25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products
• Discount on rooms and food and beverage
• Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits, online GP, Health Heroes mental health support, and high street discounts, 35% off gyms all over the UK and 50% off at nationwide cinemas
• Opportunities to win raffle prizes
• Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day - we promise!
• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moments together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments!
• Team Awards
• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023 and 2024 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action.
• Go green - come and work with a company that is committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.

We’ve got four Brand Pillars that will also help you thrive:

• Legacy - The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building’s past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.
• Discovery - Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.
• Innovation - The Store is more than just a hotel it’s a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.
• Community - As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together.

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community – including all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.