Company Description

HEAD CHEF OPPORTUNITY!!

Here at BaxterStorey We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to work one of Oxford's colleges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary

• Salary - £35,000 per annum
• Contract: Full-Time/ Permanent
• Hours 40 per week plus overtime shifts based on weekly rota
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development
• Pension
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas

Job Description

This is a full-time role for a Head Chef with passion for culinary development of fine dining cookery and service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can inspire and lead our great team and share their wealth of experience.

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget
• Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget
• Develop and evolve all client’s services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• Excellent kitchen management skills
• Fresh ideas for hospitality and weekly lunch menus
• Draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• Provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
• Previous experience in a Head Chef role required
• Strong understanding of report writing and financial management.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Hands on approach and 'Can do' attitude are crucial

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us in our mission to revolutionise the hospitality industry. No bland, boring experiences here, just tastemakers and gamechangers creating legacies and having fun.

Our drive and belief in people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Come join the revolution!

We want to fuel your individuality, which is why we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey.

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.

Find out more about us at www.baxterstorey.com

INDVIP

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company Description

Title: Chef de Partie

Location: BaxterStorey/ Oxford

Salary: £12.49 per hour/ 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, term time

Working hours: Monday to Friday, overtime available, occasional weekend shifts available

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are passionate about cooking, eager to learn and keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Menu Development – collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order

Qualifications

• Experience working in the kitchen required
• General knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to learn and adapt to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Keen to develop attention to detail and organisational skills
• Communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

kitchen porter | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul

the role |

as a kitchen porter at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, keeping our kitchen clean, safe + organised. you’ll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, to make sure they have the right support and help at just the right time to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food preparation and dishwashing. not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way

if you...

• would love to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• have a genuine passion for fresh food, we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

we'd love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you|

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Job Title: Chef De Partie

Location: Richmond Village Witney, Coral Springs Way, Witney, Oxford, OX28 5DG

Salary: From £29,601 per annum plus £1,000 welcome bonus

Contract: Perm - 45 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7

Should you be successfully hired in to this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £1000 as a thank you for deciding to join Bupa Care Services. The Starter Bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks' service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI. Ts &Cs Apply.





We make health happen

Richmond Village in Witney is looking to appoint a new Chef De Partie. The role of the Chef De Partie in this luxury retirement village is a unique blend of culinary skill and lifestyle balance. With no late nights, you will enjoy an harmonious work-life rhythm, while showcasing your talents across a variety of dining settings, from the intimate care home to the bustling restaurant and cafe. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through the universal language of delicious food, all within the comfort of a refined and serene environment.

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Catering to residents across the Village which comprises of the care home, catering for serviced suites, villagers who have booked a meal in the Restaurant/Spa or for meals to be taken across to their apartments or for other specific events
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with food hygiene regulations
• Be aware of residents, villagers and Wellness Spa clients' dietary needs - responding to their comments and requests in respect of the menu
• Be involved in the preparation and serving of the meals on the hotplate, as required
• Ensuring that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention paid to perishable (high risk) goods
• Ensuring a welcoming, safe and compliant environment for our residents to dine in
• Helping to maintain a clean and hygienic working area.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Passionate about food, you'll have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements. An understanding of health and safety procedures, ideally with an NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or Equivalent. Open to new ideas, you'll have an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, always adhering to high standards and remaining calm during a busy service. You'll enjoy working with others, working together to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).



Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences
• Free meal with every shift
• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
• Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career site
• Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

This Beautiful Award winning Hotel is looking for an experienced and talented Pastry Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team.

Magnificent location - with beautiful views - with Live in and a fantatsic culture and a Great belief in staff welfare and wellbeing

The wonderful kitchen team are seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to help lead the team in producing indulgent ranges of delicate desserts, proper puds and other sweet creations for the whole hotel. From large-scale conferences and events to inspired mini-desserts for the restaurant and afternoon tea pastries both classic and contemporary, this vacancy represents a great opportunity to develop your career in the specialisation of pastry.

A fantasic opportunity to develop and suceed in your Career as a Pastry Chef de Partie

Requirements for this Pastry Chef de Partie opportunity are:

NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent
Strong leadership, motivational and teamwork skills
Planning and Time Management
A flexible attitude
Experience in all relative disciplines
Excellent communication skills including written and spoken English language
Artistic abilities
NVQ Level 3 (advantageous)

Benefits of this Pastry Chef de Partie role inc:

Live-In Accommodation
Use of leisure facilities
One free meal whilst on duty
Uniform provided
Generous discount for you and your family/friends
Annual overnight loyalty stays
Excellent training and development opportunities

To Apply For This Role:

To apply for this opportunity, then please send us your most recent up to date CV to murray@firstcontactuk.com

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit [firstcontactchefs.com](../) for other Great New Career Opportunities.

This is a permanent position.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce

Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position . You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role, you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit /visa with at least 2 years remaining .

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If we havent contacted you within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion for this position.

First Contact Chefs are passionate about fostering careers in the hospitality industry. We believe in professional career development, rather than simply placing candidates in jobs. We nurture talent to ensure an enhancement of our clients and the industrys reputation as a whole and we are a great supporter of "A Passion to Inspire" developing the relationship between the applicant and employer.

By applying directly for this position you accept that we can store your personal data. We promise to never pass your details on to third parties without your direct authorisation.

Bench General Manager - Restaurant/QSR
Oxford
£41,240 per annum + up to £9k bonus & benefits

Are you looking to join one of the most rapidly-expanding and innovative restaurant brands in the UK at present?
Are you looking for a fast paced role in a thriving, busy environment?
Are you hard-working and friendly with a passion for customer service?

Our client is an international quick-service restaurant operator, who have experienced rapid growth in the last few years within the UK. Focusing on an American-themed menu, this brand offers a quality product that is freshly made to order and fully customisable. There are plans to grow the brand further within the UK, making this a fantastic time to join the company as a General Manager.

The role of the Bench General Manager is to ensure the smooth day to day running of the restaurant, whilst ensuring financial profitability and leading a motivated and engaged team. The ideal Bench General Manager will have experience within a branded QSR or casual dining environment where they have led their teams from the front and proactively developed others. They will be enthusiastic and passionate with high levels of energy to deal with a fast-paced business; in addition to demonstrating exceptional levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling labour in line with a budget
• Cost-efficient stock control and ordering
• Coaching and developing your team to be the best
• Ensuring the highest levels of customer service at all times
• Controlling P&L accounts and reviewing financial reports
• Overseeing recruitment, appraisals, performance management and action plans.
• Ensuring that the restaurant provides a safe environment for both staff and customers

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard working, ambitious and experienced General Manager / Assistant Manager. If you are interested in this position please apply with an up to date CV.

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.

Salary £35,000 - £40,000

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Food and Beverage Manager to join us at Heythrop Park Resort. Hospitality is a very important part of our guests’ experience when staying at Warner. As a Food and Beverage Manager you are part of one great team, working within our restaurant and bar facilities. With inspiring and tasty menus and settings to be proud of, you will play an integral part in providing a perfect customer journey for our guests.

Where will I be working?

Set within magnificent grounds, Heythrop Park Resort is part of the Warner Hotels Group. This beautiful 311-bedroom hotel with 2 entertainment venues, purpose built Spa and Leisure facilities, and 3 restaurants is set in over 440 acres of parkland in the Cotswolds.

What will I be doing?

Working closely with the Head of Hospitality, other Food and Beverage Managers and Food and Beverage Team Leaders you will ensure the smooth running of your venue within the hotel.

What are we looking for?

• An inspirational leader who drives service standards both front and back of house.
• A people focused leader who puts the guest journey at the heart of everything they do.
• An individual with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your leaders and team, even in times of high demand.
• A willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• Someone who can make decisions confidently.
• A passionate leader to coach and give feedback across the Food and Beverage department to improve performance.

What skills do I need?

• Experience of leading a large team in a customer facing environment
• The ability to manage costs in line with budgets
• Have the ability to create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas

The benefits of working with us

• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands Warner Leisure Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
• Potential live in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to fantastic discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers
• Access to use the company’s corporate box at the O2 for Music, Comedy, Sport, and Entertainment events
  
  

We are part of Bourne Leisure Ltd, as a business we are committed to creating an Inclusive and Diverse culture. We are driving Inclusion and Diversity across every strand of our business to ensure every team member feels included and part of something. If you require any further support or wish to enquire via email then you can contact the hotel direct on the email below:

HeythropRecruitment1@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Manpower Recruitment are looking for an experienced Assistant Front of House Manager for a busy, established College in Oxford City Centre.
This is a Full-Time role, working 5/7 days including weekends/evenings and mornings.
The salary for the role will be £34292pa.
To be considered for the role you must have:

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  Prior managerial experience in a senior position in a hotel or similar establishment of 4-5* quality
  


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  Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification
  


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  Demonstrable leadership skills
  


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  Computer literacy: experience with databases and booking systems
  


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  WSET wine qualification or similar
  

Overall Objective
To assist the front of House Manager in the organisation and supervision of all College catering services, ensuring the provision of the highest levels of service throughout the College during term time and vacations. Working with the Manager and the F&B supervisors to; support the successful delivery of food and beverage operations.

Key Responsibilities

Service standards

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  Ensure that provision of services meet or exceed the expectation of college members and conference delegates
  


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  Ensure service for each meal period to agreed standards of service, maintaining all food hygiene standards whilst ensuring all dietary requirement and allergens are correctly implemented
  


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  Make suggestions to develop service standards to meet the changing needs of college and its customers
  


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  Organise and direct each meal period so that staff are assigned according to service level needs
  


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  Monitor the appearance of staff, ensure they are correctly uniformed and meet approved standards of appearance
  


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  At the end of each meal period ensure wash up is clear and all service areas are clean and tidy
  


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  Effectively and proactively communicate with other College departments as required
  


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  Consistently monitor, anticipate and react to college members and customers' needs in order to ensure maximum College members and guest satisfaction at all College events
  


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  Drive the College van to support events taking place away from the main College site, if authorised.
  

Administration

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  In the absence of the Manger check and respond in a timely manner to all emails regarding Hall catering services
  


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  In the absence of the Manager prepare rota in consultation with the Catering Administrator, Hall, SCR, Bar and Cafe teams (including casual staff) whilst ensuring this is within pre-set budgetary limits
  


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  Carry out regular monthly stock audit in Hall, SCR and Café
  


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  Submit accurate time sheets and records of hours worked by all Hall staff and prepare staff wage sheets in conjunction with the Manager/ Catering Administrator for weekly sign-off by the Head Catering Services Manager
  


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  Check the catering department's internal and external bookings, from Kinetics (Kx) or the Meal Booking System from Mercury/Accurate Solutions
  


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  Deliver an efficient administration support function to the Catering Administrator and Manager
  


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  Liaise with Financial Controller regarding format and content of financial reporting for Finance team
  

Benefits

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  Free Meals on site during working hours
  


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  Christmas College close down
  


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  Annual Discounted Bus Ticket to get you in/out of the City Centre.
  

Please get in contact with a Manpower representative if interested.

Be all you can be with Hamberley
The award-winning Hamberley Care Group is changing the way that elderly care is delivered through our luxury homes across the UK. Fast-growing and innovative, we’re opening three new homes in 2023. Recognised for our exceptional approach to care, we were chosen as Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022.
At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals.
We offer our colleagues:

- Generous, above-market rate pay for our Kitchen Staff
- Bank Hours Available
- Workplace pension
- Comprehensive and further development opportunities
- Opportunities for Career progression
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral *T&Cs Apply

Could you be part of our team?
Supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our Residents Deputise for the head chef on occasions as required.
Primary responsibilities of the Sous Chef

- To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used.
- Be aware of the legal requirements of health and safety legislation.
- To ensure that all kitchen equipment, work areas and other facilities are maintained and operate to the standards required by Statutory Bodies, Local Authority, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene regulations and Company policies. Reporting of any defects.
- To attend and participate in training as required. Ensure that safe methods of work are used at all times on your watch and no unauthorised persons cleans or operates any dangerous machinery.
- To implement and follow agreed processes to manage all stocks and ordering. Compliance to agreed rotation and food labelling systems. Maintain food hygiene, temperature records on your watch and assist with the ordering and administration of the catering function.
- Show courtesy and respect to residents and their relatives at all times. To attend and participate in employee and relatives’ meetings as and when required in the absence of line manager.
- To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times

Join us at Oxford's most stunning care home
Chawley Grove is a luxurious care home in Oxford, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Hamberley People
We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
* Day time hours with alternate weekends *

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.
The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023

About the Role:

As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:

• Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experience

Working Hours:

• Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
• 2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
• No unsociable hours or split shifts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
• A fantastic benefits package including:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Free or discounted food
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events and a supportive work culture

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic, award-winning company and join a team that values fun, quality, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you!

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.

Are you looking for a new role as a Chef De Partie? Do you have previous experience in a similar role? Would you like to work for a well established friendly, dynamic and professional team? Join our client in Oxford as a Chef De Partie.

The Chef De Partie will:

• Work alongside a team of 8
• Be passionate about cooking
• Be a team player
• Have previous experience as a CDP
• Enjoy cooking modern English food

You will have the chance to progress your career, enjoy employee discounts, additional pay in the form of weekly tips, parking is available but if you are also looking for relocation with accommodation please apply asap!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A fantastic opportunity for a Food & Beverage Host to join our funky team at The Refuge – Kimpton Clocktower on a 32-hour per week contract!

You will earn £12.44 per hour, plus service charge!

The Refuge is a vibrant and bustling establishment in the heart of Manchester, renowned for its exceptional restaurant and bar experience. Nestled in the historic but with a modern twist – Kimpton Clocktower, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

You can check out our instagram pages to have a look at @therefugemcr & @kimptonclocktower!

At Kimpton, our shared mission is to make lives better through heartfelt human connections. This emotional investment drives all that we do, and it’s why you’ll love the work, too. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ridiculously personal experiences for each other and our guests!!

Kimpton Clocktower is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it Stay Human. What more could you ask? It’s not just the humans who feel this, we extend this to all our furry friends, because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans! Don’t believe us, ask your Director of Pet Relations!

Working at Kimpton is not just about working and it’s certainly not like working at other places. We value personality, individuality, creativity, doing right, continually improving, focus and passion.

Our passion is YOU…come as you are!

Here, you will have space to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
• Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!

To succeed as a Food & Beverage Host you will need:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a waiter or bartender in a busy restaurant and/or bar, experience leading small teams.
• To be passionate about delivering great service and great food and drinks
• Knowledge of both Micros Simphony (POS) and OpenTable Pro (TMS) an advantage, other POS and TMS essential.
• Hosts will be confident and show natural leadership capability. Hosts should be able to articulate a restaurant and bar revenue cycle especially focussed on how to manage and retain demand.
• Experience with handling guests queries and complaints
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

What’s in it for you as our Food & Beverage Host:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities
• NO zero-hour contracts! Our contracts are with GUARANTEED hours
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00.
• Subsidised childcare support
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every colleague company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who likes to march to the beat of their own drum and wants to join a company which encourages authentic individuality, apply today to join us as a Food & Beverage Host!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Kitchen Porter

Holiday Inn Oxford

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team. As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, assisting the chefs with food preparation, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Washing and cleaning dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensuring that all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, and removing trash and recycling.
• Assisting with basic food preparation, such as peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Receiving and storing deliveries of food and supplies.
• Adhering to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Helping to set up and close down the kitchen.
• Assisting in the cleaning of cooking equipment and work surfaces.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you

Hotel

The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is conveniently located just off the A34, only three miles from Oxford town centre. Hotel guests can enjoy free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service for a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.

For those looking to explore further afield, Oxford Parkway train station is only five minutes away by car and provides easy access to London, while the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is also within easy reach.

Within walking distance of the hotel are many of the University of Oxford's historic buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren's Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum. Additionally, guests can take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at Baroque Blenheim Palace.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy.
Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
Driven and relentless, with a positive can do attitude.
Good communication ski lls and a team player.
Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

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You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chefs' go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week out.
You'll be leading shifts, making sure the kitchen runs effectively and safely. You're as relentless as us about the detail, so you'll be all over things like stocks, Health & Safety and Hygiene, manning the pass to ensure our food goes out on-spec and on-time, and always upholding 5* kitchen standards. You'll be on it. Like a chef's bonnet

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Sous Chef, or perhaps a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Extremely driven and relentless at deconstructing the can't mentality.
Familiar with KPIs and making decisions in the absence of the Head Chef considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
Epic communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust (that would be with our Ops Chefs and Ops Managers).
Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR etc.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

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