Chef

hiring | Chefs (CDPs, Junior Sous Chefs and Senior Sous Chefs) Are you looking for your next culinary challenge? Join our client's rapidly growing team in Bicester, with immediate starts available! Sorry, no live in available. Candidates must have existing right to work in the UK. _______________________________________________ Role: 👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie (£28k - £30k) Or... 👨‍🍳 Junior Sous Chef (£29k - £35k) Or... 👨‍🍳 Senior Sous Chef (£34k - £37k) Location: 🌍 Bicester, Oxfordshire Salary: 💷 £28,000 - £37,000 per annum Contract: 📑 Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: 📅 45 hours over 5 days (including weekends) _______________________________________________ Licence Requirements: 🚘 Full UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle - Preferred _______________________________________________ Do you have the skills and experience it takes? Essential Experience: * Requires a minimum of 12 months years experience in a similar role * Must be passionate about delivering excellent customer service * Requires strong client management and customer service skills * Must be experienced working with fresh, seasonal produce * Needs to be able to stand for long periods of time whilst working * Must understand and follow strict food safety and HACCP requirements * Needs to have awareness of health and safety regulations Desirable Experience: * Managerial and training experience preferred (essential for Senior) * Previous experience working in high-end, fine dining settings is desirable * Food preparation or health and safety qualifications are desirable * Experience contributing to new menu creations is advantageous Behavioural Attributes: * Able to engage and motivate teams of staff * High attention to detail and accuracy * Dedicated and self-motivated * Adaptable to changing priorities * Able to work in fast-paced environments * Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills * Highly organised with good timekeeping skills * Excellent team player and collaborator * Clean and organised within the workplace * Willing to contribute new ideas to the menu _______________________________________________ Visit the Workmate Agency website for duties and responsibilities of the role. _______________________________________________ Company Perks & Benefits: 😍 * Competitive monthly pay * Occasional paid overtime availability * Contributory company pension scheme * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Access to free meals during your break time * Life insurance cover and 24/7 wellbeing support * Free on-site staff parking * Dedicated professional development and support _______________________________________________ Whilst we aim to provide valuable feedback to all candidates who apply for our roles, please understand this may not be possible during busy periods. If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Disclaimer: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds - every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. VR Recruit Ltd T/A Workmate Agency acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Please visit our website for more information on our services