At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy kitchen, ensuring high-quality food and managing health & safety standards.
- Company: Join the QHotels Collection, a diverse and inclusive employer with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy free health club membership, discounts, training support, and free parking.
- Other info: Work at the beautiful Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa, close to the Cotswolds.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a vibrant environment while developing your culinary leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume setting.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a strong people manager? Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?
The important stuff:
- Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
- Discounts across The QHotels Collection
- Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
- Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
- Various learning & development available
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
- Refer a friend scheme
- FREE parking
- AND……much, much more!
- Chef whites provided
What will I do? Leading by example, you will be hands on in the kitchen, but you will also manage your time to ensure all the health & safety, food safety checks and admin is actioned. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and delivery of food leaving the kitchen pass is to spec, to a very high standard and presentable.
Is this the role for me?
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
- Have worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, high volume operation
- Conference, banqueting & events catering experience would be ideal
- Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail
- People management experience
- Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs and wastage
Curious to find out more? Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa is located in Thame, just outside Oxford and within close proximity to the Cotswolds. Our hotel is a 4*, 154-bedroom property and has the Spires restaurant and bar & lounge area, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, tennis courts, and a relaxing Elemis spa.
The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.
We are thrilled to share that all of our hotels have now been accredited with either a Bronze or Silver Award from Green Tourism! The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.
Head Chef in Thame employer: Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
At the Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion. With benefits like free health club membership, support for professional development, and a commitment to employee well-being through our Employee Assistance Program, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Located just outside Oxford, our stunning hotel provides a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful setting while enjoying discounts across The QHotels Collection and access to fantastic leisure facilities.
