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.
Were looking for a Pizza Chef with a real passion for dougha true dough geek whos always chasing perfection. At Estelle Manor, we use only the best ingredients to create pizzas that are bold, full of character, and proudly crafted. In this role, youll prepare high-quality pizzas using both traditional and modern techniques, while supporting the senior kitchen team in upholding food standards, health and safety, and consistent service delivery. Youll play a key part in ensuring every guest experience lives up to Estelle Manors high standards.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
Producing of all items, with the correct recipe card and procedure, correct quantity and of good quality.
Delivering a fresh, high quality food offer for our members club.
Working and assisting across all food sections in the kitchen, as required.
Ensuring the highest possible standard of presentation & cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen (both in the kitchen itself and & back of house areas).
Maintaining a clean and orderly cooking station.
Showing full support to senior staff, the goals and ideals of the operation, working continually towards the betterment of our members expectations.
Controlling the wastage and the costs of their section, and meeting budget specifications.
Storing of food and provisions including raw material quality checks.
Allocating duties to demi-chef de parties.
Supporting and participating in activities, which may serve to improve our operations or the efficiency of the business.
Keeping all H&S and Food safety documentation and reporting up to date including temperature records, retained & cooked, food logs, delivery standards and probe calibrations
Ensuring that the kitchen, stock rooms are cleaned to a high standard.
Assisting the BOH Manager in ensuring the kitchen equipment is properly maintained and report any faults with equipment to him.
Preparing and assisting with regular stock takes.
Ensuring that, in general, all stock is secure and there is no stock loss from the Kitchen
Who we are looking for?
Proven experience working in the Kitchen departments in a luxury / lifestyle multi-outlet food and beverage operation.
Stays up to date with current food trends and best practices.
Must be able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends due to the operational hours of the club.
Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and coming front of house to talk to members.
A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.
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.
28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service. As this is a part time position, please note the holiday allowance will be pro-rata.
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 £8,000 in addition to their annual salary.
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