Total 3 Senior Executive level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Oxford, OX3 7HE

Senior Chef De Partie – Term Time Plus Position

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Senior Chef De Partie to join our culinary team, providing an outstanding dining experience at one of Oxford’s prestigious independent schools. This is a fantastic role for a chef passionate about crafting nutritious and creative meals for a vibrant educational community.

Position Details:

• Hours: 40 per week
• Rate: £15.11 per hour
• Term Time Plus: 41 total weeks per year, consisting of 35.4 working weeks during the academic term and an additional 5.6 weeks of paid holiday.

As the Senior Chef De Partie, you’ll have a pivotal role in ensuring high standards in meal preparation and service for our students and staff. This position supports work-life balance and offers the opportunity to work within a well-structured, dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence. If you are committed to delivering exceptional quality and are ready to advance in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re seeking an employer committed to your professional growth, who values your contribution, and who will invest in your future, then look no further! Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook menu items as directed by the Sous or Head Chef.
• Assist in the development and planning of menus, incorporating future food trends and innovative service concepts that align with the location’s needs.
• Support stock-taking activities when required.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of your section.

Client Service:

• Deliver prompt and efficient service to consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Remain customer-focused at all times, approachable, and dedicated to fulfilling customer needs beyond expectations.

People:

• Work collaboratively with your team, offering help where needed.
• Treat team members with respect, fostering a positive work environment.
• Guide and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking techniques, as directed by the Sous or Head Chef.

Financial Management:

• Compile food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and costs are agreed upon with the Head Chef.
• Monitor and record stock, deliveries, and wastage in line with company standards.
• Gain knowledge of food costing, sales mix, and menu planning.

Health & Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment:

• Adhere to the company’s hygiene, health, and safety policies.
• Follow the company’s cleaning schedules rigorously.
• Maintain food storage areas in accordance with hygiene, health, and safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for your personal development, with guidance from the Sous or Head Chef, and attend any required training.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Respond to reasonable requests from clients or Holroyd Howe management.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s safer recruitment and safeguarding policies at all times while at work.

Proven experience in a similar job is required, candidate will be subject to trade test.

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Chef de Partie / Senior Chef de Partie

An excellent opportunity has come available for a Chef de Partie to join a privately owned restaurant that has been established for over 20 years.

This busy central Oxford restaurant typically has ninety covers trading over two floors with an open style kitchen on the ground floor.

Serving mainly traditional French bistro style dishes, with a slightly modern twist. Using fresh local ingredients where possible. Menus change 4/5 times a year, with specials frequently offered.

Menus offered are prix fixe, 2 or 3 courses at both lunch and dinner

Busy and fast serving in excess of 1000 customers per week

Open 7 evenings a week, 3 lunches (Friday -Sunday)

Team

Six chefs lead by the Head Chef.

Typical working patterns are 6 or 7 shifts across 5 days.

An experienced team currently in place with many having a number of years with the restaurant, with good levels of experience and knowledge.

Interested, please call Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply online now!

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

People. Pizza. Passion.

You’re a natural leader, ready to show our new Pizzaiolos how to craft the perfect pizza while showing off your skills to wow our customers too. If you’ve got a passion for people, pizza and performance, this is the role for you.

It’s not all about the dough.

Here’s the deal - Senior Pizza Chefs earn between £11.81 and £12.35 per hour, dependent on location. Plus Tronc - a fair way to pay tips to our teams with a 70:30 split between waiting and non-waiting teams, respectively, ON TOP of your already awesome wages!*

BUT THAT’S JUST FOR STARTERS.

You see, once you’re in, you’re in. That means progression, benefits, tip-top training, 30 days holiday (pro rata), part time and full time opportunities and more…

Want some tasty discounts?

You got it. How about free tasty pizza every shift to keep you going? And how’s 50% discount to treat yourself, your friends and family, drinks included? Any sides? Yeah! How about a special benefits app that gives you money off online and in high street shops? Brill!

If that wasn’t sweet enough, you’ll also get:

*deep breath*

● Wagestream – a money management app where you can track what you earn throughout the month and stream up to 40% of what you’ve already earned
● Refer a friend scheme - paying £400 for pizza chefs and £1000 if you refer a manager
● Serious things - A pension scheme, life assurance and wellbeing support for you and your family
● Brilliant teammates and skills for life

And when you’re ready for your next course…

We got you. Our training and development opportunities will stretch your skills, find your calling, see you become an expert in your role, an assistant manager, a manager, the ruler of the hospitality world.
Here you can be yourself.

We’re proud of every one of our team members, and we value the unique story that each of us brings. Our diversity makes us stronger, and we believe that sharing and supporting what matters to us helps to break down the barriers that stop us all from truly belonging and connecting. Whoever you are, where you come from, you’re welcome and belong here. Join our family and you’ll be encouraged to be yourself.

How can you NOT apply?

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs. That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

If you are invited to an interview, please let your interviewer know at the time of booking if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you.

*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams. All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and back of house teams. You’ll get this at the end of each pay period, along with you normal pay and is one of the best perks about working in hospitality.