Sous Chef
Holiday Inn Oxford Check out the hotel on our virtual tour! The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in the success of our hotel's culinary operations, working alongside our Head Chef to deliver exceptional menus for our guests.
You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, overseeing food preparation and ensuring that all dishes are of the highest quality, cooked to perfection, and presented beautifully. You will work closely with the Head Chef to implement standard recipes, and maintain food costs.
You will have a proven track record of leading a kitchen team and managing a high-volume operation, as well as a deep understanding of food safety and health and safety regulations. Your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences will inspire your team to deliver exceptional food, day after day.
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
You would have several years of experience working in a similar role in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment, and you would have a strong background in a variety of cuisines and be knowledgeable in modern cooking techniques and equipment.
You should have excellent organizational and time-management skills, as well as a proven ability to lead and manage a team. The ideal candidate should have experience in menu planning, cost control, and ordering supplies.
You should possess a creative flair and a passion for food, as well as an ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate would also have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team and front-of-house staff.
Hotel
The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is ideally situated just off the A34, a mere three miles from Oxford town centre. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service, offering a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.
For those wishing to explore further, Oxford Parkway train station is only a five-minute drive away, providing easy access to London. Additionally, the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is within easy reach.
Many of the University of Oxford's historic buildings, such as the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren's Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum, are within walking distance of the hotel. Guests can also take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at the 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.
