Banqueting Chef

Athena Resourcing Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Greater London is seeking a Banqueting Chef / Sous Chef to manage high-level banqueting services for events of up to 1,000 guests. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in catering, excellent staff management skills, and a passion for food trends. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company undergoing significant growth and change while expanding your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banqueting Chef, Senior CDP, CDP, or Sous Chef.
• Strong background in managing staff and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Creative and passionate about food trends.
• Confident in managing budgets and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Run banqueting services for events of 200+ attendees.
• Deliver high-quality cuisine and catering for large events.
• Inspire and lead kitchen staff to maintain standards.

Skills

Banqueting experience

Staff management

Hygiene standards

Budget management

Food trends knowledge

Job description

Banqueting Chef / Sous Chef - Country Club

Location: Bromley / Hayes - South East London / Kent

Salary: £34,000 - 38,000

As the Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef, you will be bringing innovation, quality and attention to detail. The Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef will run banqueting to a high level: dinners of 200+ and events of up to 1,000. We are looking for a quality hands‑on Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef who is not only creative and passionate about delivering outstanding cuisine but also a strong inspirational character who thrives on change and improvement. The Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef will bring energy, vision, and the ability to elevate standards across all catering services.

Ideal Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef profile

• Proven experience as a Banqueting Chef, Senior CDP, CDP or Sous Chef with experience in conference and banqueting
• Strong background in managing both staff and standards in hygiene and quality of the food
• Creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about food trends
• Confident managing budgets, stock, suppliers, and compliance

This long‑established Country Club style operation is currently going through a radical change programme and is looking to double its business over the next two years. They are looking for a Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef / Senior CDP to play a major part in delivering to their vision. This role will suit a Junior CDP or established Junior Sous Chef that will bring experience of delivering high standard function and event catering.

Excellent opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference to the business operation and expand your skills and horizons.

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