At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious breakfast dishes and lead a vibrant kitchen team.
- Company: Historic pub in Oxford blending tradition with modern flair.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free meals, discounts, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and skill development through masterclasses.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your culinary creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Breakfast Chef or Commis Chef with a love for fresh food.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Nestled in the historic heart of Oxford, The Plough Inn invites you to experience the charm of a bygone era with a modern flair. Steeped in history, this old-world pub dates from 1656 and seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary delights, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike. Best quality traditional British pub food meets square pizzas and shuffleboard in this historic venue.
What we offer our chefs:
- Access to our CDP – Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
- Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme – Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
- Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
- 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms.
- Free meals.
- Weekly pay.
- Sharesave Scheme.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- 28 Days holiday per year.
What we look for in a Breakfast Chef:
We are looking for an existing Breakfast Chef or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flair for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.
As the successful Breakfast Chef you will:
- Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
- Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time.
- Be an active hands-on Breakfast Chef / Kitchen Supervisor.
- Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills.
- Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials.
- Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour.
- Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams.
Breakfast Chef in Oxford employer: The Plough Inn
The Plough Inn in Oxford is an excellent employer for aspiring chefs, offering a vibrant work environment in a historic pub setting. With a strong focus on employee development through structured pathways and culinary masterclasses, along with benefits like free meals and weekly pay, we foster a supportive team culture that values creativity and growth.
