Chef de Partie

As our Chef de Partie at The Store, you will be responsible for demonstrating your culinary expertise by preparing and presenting a range of dishes to the highest standards. The role contains everything you would expect, including contributing to creative ideas to enhance our menu offerings and inspiring the junior kitchen team. Your attitude and experience will help foster a positive and cohesive team environment at the hotel.

Do you have a strong culinary background and a passion for excellence? Do you have a curious mind and the ambition to craft memorable food experiences as part of a dynamic team?, Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Chef de Partie in a luxury lifestyle hotel or high-end fresh food lead restaurant.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations essential.

These are the behaviours that we're looking for:

Professionalism

Personable

Knowledgeable

Exceptional Customer Service

The Store Hotel is a new luxury and boutique hotel set in the heart of Oxford. We sit in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Our 101-bedroom hotel will delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building's former life.

Our growing team is already full of dedicated and passionate professionals working hard to see The Store bring a new and refreshed luxury hotel experience to the city of Oxford., Legacy - The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building's past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.

Discovery - Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.

Innovation - The Store is more than just a hotel it's a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.

Community - As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together.

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community - including all the communities we serve.

Adaptable

• 28 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service)


• Flexible rotas - we understand the importance of work life balance.


• Delicious and nutritious meals on duty


• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external.


• Career progression and development - we invest in our people


• £30,000 per annum (plus non-contractual service charge)


• Discount with Experience Oxfordshire - Perks for Partners


• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount for our people


• Refer a Friend Scheme


• Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits and perks for everyone (high street discount, restaurants, and Employee Assistance)


• Brand pillars - we have four pillars that we live and breathe everyday!


• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments!


• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action.


• Go green - come and work with a company that are committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.


As the hotel grows more benefits will become available.