Quod is an independent, bustling, city centre restaurant, bar & terrace with over 250 seats. Located on Oxford’s famous High Street, Quod is open all day, every day serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner. The menu consists of European classics with an emphasis on British produce. The busy restaurant, with a high level of repeat business, is open every day of the year.
Quod is part of ‘The Oxford Collection’; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant & Bar, and Quod Restaurant & Bar. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment programme, we have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.
We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish. We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers. As a member of the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.
We are looking for a Senior Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team run by Rohan Kashid, Head Chef at Quod and Head of Menu Development at The Oxford Collection.
The ideal candidate will:
* Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
* Be passionate and knowledgeable about food
* Be able to work under pressure
* Have effective time management skills
Typical duties of this role are:
* Confidence in running a section during service
* Following recipe and presentation specifications
* Maintain prep levels appropriate to service
* Ensure all deliveries are put away as soon as they arrive and stock is rotated using the First In First Out method checking “Use by Dates”
* Attend and participate in all team meetings
Requirements for the Senior Chef de Partie position:
* Working under intense pressure
* Passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients
* Experience working in similar restaurants is beneficial although full training will be provided
We offer a sensible shift pattern across a 45-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £15.43 per hour, £36,106 per annum.
Based on 45 hours per week, and including non-contractual tronc (service charge).
Part-time hours may also be considered.
Senior Chef de Partie Benefits:
* Meals on duty
* 50% discount on food within our restaurants
* Up to £700 recruitment incentive
* Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
* Pension scheme
* Opportunities to develop within our Company
* Uniform provided
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro‑rata)
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Team awards and prizes
* Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high‑street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service
Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.
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