Job Introduction
Junior Sous Chef - Milton Hill House
At Milton Hill House, we are a stylish hotel, conference, event and wedding venue committed to delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. Nestled in Abingdon near Oxford and surrounded by 22 acres of tranquil parkland our hotel boasts stunning views making us a preferred choice for accommodation, conferences, weddings, corporate events, and more.
With over 20 meeting rooms and 114 bedrooms, Restaurant and Bar, we also have a fantastic onsite leisure club.
We are part of “The Venues Collection”, a grouping of five easily accessible venues specialising in events.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
As our Junior Sous Chef you will work with the Head Chef and key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, compliant and profitable department in accordance with all Statutory Requirements, Company Policies and Health and Safety Procedures.
More about the role:
- Partake in food ordering and stock rotation
- Minimize and monitor waste wherever possible
- Assisting with management on financial budget and targets
- Manage and develop team members to progress within the kitchen hierarchy
- Assist with implementation and inspire the team with current food trends and cooking techniques
- Follow company standards and deliver to high degree of success
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits + Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health and Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodafhone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's 1st birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Who you are:
- Experience within a similar role
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to engage and motivate others
- Willingness to lead by example and inspire the kitchen team with guidance from the Head Chef
- NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery or equivalent
- Intermediate food hygiene certification
Who we are:
Levy UK + Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sports, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.
Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
At Levy UK + Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.