Banqueting Chef in Bromley)

Athena Resourcing Solutions; Bromley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality provider in Bromley is seeking a Banqueting Chef to drive innovation and quality in their catering services. The role involves running banquets for large events, managing staff and standards, and contributing to significant business growth. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in banqueting, creativity in culinary trends, and strong management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a transformative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Run banqueting events for 200+ guests and up to 1,000.
• Deliver high standard function and event catering.
• Contribute to a radical change programme within the operation.

Skills

Banqueting management

Creative culinary skills

Hygiene and quality standards

Budget management

Job description

Banqueting Chef / Sous Chef – Country Club

Location: Bromley / Hayes – South East London / Kent

Salary: £34,000 - £39,000

As the Banqueting Chef / Junior Sous Chef, you will be bringing innovation, quality and attention 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 are currently going through a radical change programme and are looking to double their business over the next two years. They are currently 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, ages, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.