Banqueting Head Chef

Vale Hotel; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Banqueting Head Chef at a premier 4-star resort nestled in the Welsh countryside. This role involves planning and delivering exceptional banqueting menus, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. Join a supportive environment that fosters career growth and offers a range of incredible perks, including discounts and complimentary gym membership. If you are passionate about quality and innovation in food, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and lead a talented team in creating memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

Retail & leisure discounts

Complimentary gym membership

Discounted food and drinks

Benefits for continued service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Banqueting Chef or Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Passion for quality and innovation in food.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality banqueting menus for events.
• Manage and lead a dedicated banqueting team.
• Uphold health & safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Customer Service

Food Hygiene Certification

Menu Planning

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Location: Vale Resort

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An exciting opportunity has arisen, we are looking to increase our team at the Vale Resortand are currently recruiting for a Banqueting Head Chef.

The Vale Resort, a premier 4-star resort, nestled in the Welsh countryside, offers far more than your luxury hotel! With 143 bedrooms, 2 championship golf courses, Wales’ largest spa, an award-winning restaurant and exceptional sporting facilities – we are quite simply one of the UK’s most desirable hospitality workplaces.

We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a supportive environment for our employees.

We are looking for a Banqueting Head Chef that can provide our guests with a 5* experience. The successful candidate will be friendly and outgoing with exceptional customer service skills.

About The Role

Working as part of the Resort management team you will collaborate across the resort with colleagues at all levels.

Duties Include

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality banqueting menus for a variety of functions and events
• Manage and lead a dedicated banqueting team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Coordinate with events and F&B teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Maintain food cost controls, ordering, and inventory management
• Uphold health & safety and hygiene standards in line with legal requirements
• Support the broader kitchen operation when needed, collaborating with the à la carte and outlet teams
• Ensuring full compliance throughout all food handling and storage as per the Resort Food Hygiene and HACCP system
  
  

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Banqueting Chef or Head Chef in a high-volume hotel or events environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities
• Passion for quality and innovation in food
• Food hygiene certification and knowledge of HACCP procedures
• Ability to work flexibly including early mornings, evenings and weekends
  
  

What’s In It For You

As an employee you can enjoy a range of incredible perks:

• Retail & leisure discounts
• Complimentary gym membership and driving range
• Discounted food, drinks and accommodation
• A number of benefits for continued service
• We also extend our discounts to family and friends so they don’t feel left out
  
  

Not only that but we are proud and committed to invest in our employees, we strive to give you the skills and tools you need to build your career with us. Just walking around the Resort you'll meet a number of people who have grown their careers with us.

The Vale Resort – Part of the Leekes Retail and Leisure Group:

Leekes Retail was established in 1897 as an ironmonger in the Welsh Valleys and the group has grown and diversified over the last 120 years.

It remains a family business run by the fourth generation with the retail division trading from 4 large home department stores, 2 furniture stores and a builders’ merchants, whilst the leisure grouptwo four-star hotels – the Vale Resort and a 17th century grade I listed castle Hensol Castle in addition to a gin distillery and visitor centre.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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