Who are we?
Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, theres a kids club for the little ones and a workspace. As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a hosted home, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.
We are looking for an experienced Head Wok Chef to lead our Fine Dining Chinese Restaurant.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
As the Head Dim Sum Chef you will provide leadership, management, oversee budget and operations for our traditional Chinese restaurant at Estelle Manor. The Billiards Room offers a menu of traditional Chinese dishes, focusing on dim sum, roasted meats and fish. You are responsible for creating and managing all food related standards, health and safety ensuring the guests and members experience is always in line with Estelle Manor standards. You will be the first in command for this kitchen and ultimately responsible for the quality of all items being handed to the front of house teams.
Who we are looking for:
* A team orientated, positive, driven, organised and solution focused leader
* Experience as a Head Chef within a luxury Chinese Restaurant
* Experience managing the daily operations, set up, standards, operating procedures
* Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
* Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking
* Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail
* Someone who has financial acumen, is business savvy and has HACCP or ISO 22000 -knowledge and application.
Whats in it for you?
At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:
* Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
* Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
* Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).
* Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
* Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
* Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
* 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
* Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
* Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
* Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
* Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.
About gratuities & service charge:
* Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
* It is estimated that in 2025, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £12,000 in addition to their annual salary.
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