A fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef to join us at voco Oxford Spires!

You will earn £19.23 per hour, which is equal to £40,000.00 salary plus service charge - 40 hours per week, all overtime paid at hourly rate!

Staff accommodation in Oxford available!

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

voco Oxford Spires, a stylish hotel in Oxford close to the river Thames, we are a short stroll from fascinating museums and university colleges in the city centre. At voco Oxford Spires our guest rooms offer welcoming voco flourishes.

Enjoy all-day dining in Deacons Restaurant and cocktails in Deacon’s bar with outside options for eating and drinking on the attractive terraces.

The Hotel is surrounded by gardens and if you are lucky (and quiet) you might even spot our resident family of muntjac deer.

Check out our Instagram page @vocooxfordspires!

As a Sous Chef, you are accountable for kitchen operation including production, cleanliness and safe systems of work in the kitchen, and to deputise in the absence of the Head Chef. You will work alongside the team and ensure the food is received by the guest in a timely manner to the quality expected.

To succeed as a Sous Chef, you will need:

To have been a Sous chef for 1-2 years within a global hotel brand or restaurant of the same classification / cuisine (as minimum) with comparable size and complexity.
To be experienced in local cuisine, with practical experience of at least one other cuisine and experience catering meetings, social events and restaurants
As a minimum, must have completed level 3 Food Safety certification and have knowledge in HACCP
To have knowledge of appropriate working to brand standards relating to food and the ability to create and deliver appropriate menus, using appropriate suppliers and product
To be up to date with critical issues and trends in food
To have the technical skills to work on every section for every service period in the kitchen

Our Sous Chef enjoys a range of benefits including:

Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities.
Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00.
Subsidised childcare support
Meals whilst on duty
We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required
31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
We provide every employee 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
Meals whilst on duty
Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who wants to join a company which favours laid-back but attentive connections with a focus on the environment, apply today to join our team as a Sous Chef!

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.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

voco brand comes to life in hotels that you can count on but that are different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that are built on sustainability where we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests and colleagues.

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.

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