Banqueting Chef

Malmaison Belfast; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge Bristol is seeking a Banqueting Chef to lead the kitchen for our festive events calendar. You'll manage banqueting operations for glamorous Christmas parties, weddings, private dining and corporate lunches, delivering high-quality dishes at scale during a busy season.

Join our experienced hotel team to plan, organise and supervise the banqueting kitchen, ensuring presentation and flavour meet our standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Banqueting Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within a hotel or events environment.
• Strong experience delivering weddings, private dining, Christmas parties and corporate events.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and lead the banqueting kitchen operation during events calendar.
• Ensure high standards across a wide variety of functions.
• Deliver great food in a fast-paced environment for festive occasions.

Skills

Banqueting Chef

Sous Chef

Senior Chef de Partie

Hotel/events experience

Lead kitchen team

Organisational skills

Time management

Fresh food passion

Job description

Job title: Banqueting Chef

Rate of pay / Hours: £15ph plus Tronc / 40 hours

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract over Christmas

Location: Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge

Set in the heart of the stunning Clifton Village, overlooking the iconic Avon Gorge, Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge is preparing for one of the busiest and most rewarding times of the year, and we're looking for a talented Banqueting Chef to lead the kitchen operation for our festive events programme.

From glamorous Christmas party nights and elegant winter weddings to corporate lunches, private dining experiences, celebrations and seasonal dinners, you'll take ownership of the banqueting kitchen during a packed calendar of events. No two days will be the same, and you'll play a key role in delivering memorable food experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

Working alongside an experienced hotel team, you'll be responsible for planning, organising and leading the banqueting kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards across a wide variety of functions. Whether it's a three-course Christmas dinner, an intimate private dining event or a corporate celebration, you'll thrive on delivering great food in a fast-paced environment.

We're looking for a chef who genuinely enjoys events catering, understands the importance of organisation and preparation, and takes pride in producing quality dishes at scale without compromising on presentation or flavour.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Banqueting Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within a hotel or events environment
• Strong experience delivering weddings, private dining, Christmas parties and corporate events
• Ability to lead a kitchen team during busy service periods
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A passion for fresh food and consistently high standards
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and variety that comes with hotel banqueting

This is a fantastic opportunity to spend the festive season working in one of Bristol's most recognisable hotel locations, leading a varied and exciting events operation while delivering unforgettable experiences for guests celebrating some of life's biggest occasions.

If you're an experienced chef who enjoys the energy of banqueting and wants to be part of a successful Christmas season at Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge, we'd love to hear from you.