Banqueting Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a prestigious five-star hotel in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading a team in delivering high-quality banqueting services for weddings and events. Candidates must have experience in a fast-paced kitchen, strong leadership skills, and be capable of maintaining high food safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and great employee benefits including relocation assistance and discounts.

Benefits

£56,000+ per annum

Relocation assistance

Training and career progression programs

Use of the hotel’s spa & leisure facilities

Free meal whilst on duty

Discounts for family & friends

Employee Recognition

Staff shuttle bus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Run banqueting service for large-scale events with high-quality dishes.
• Support the Head Chef in stock control and staff rota planning.
• Collaborate with teams to plan bespoke menus.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume function management

Menu creation

Food safety standards

Training and motivating junior chefs

Job description

Our client is one of the UK’s most spectacular five-star hotels, known for its impeccable service, exceptional dining, and breathtaking setting. They are searching for a passionate and skilled Senior Sous Chef to lead within their award-winning banqueting kitchen.

In this role, you will play a key leadership part in a dynamic events operation delivering elegant weddings, conferences and private celebrations. You will help shape seasonal menus, lead service for high-volume functions and ensure every dish leaves the pass to the highest standard.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Banqueting Senior Sous Chef…

• £56,000+ per annum
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to work at one of the UK’s most luxurious hotels
• Industry-leading training and career progression programs
• Use of the hotel’s spa & leisure facilities
• Free meal whilst on duty
• Discounts for you, your family & friends at the hotel
• Employee Recognition
• Staff shuttle bus from the local train station

Responsibilities as the Banqueting Senior Sous Chef…

• Running banqueting service smoothly across large-scale events with consistent, high-quality dishes
• Supporting and deputising for the Head Chef, including stock control, GP and rota planning
• Leading, training and motivating a talented brigade, guiding junior chefs to excel
• Collaborating with events and operations teams to plan and execute bespoke menus
• Upholding rigorous food safety, allergen management and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Driving prep systems, section organisation and efficient production for volume without compromise

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef who thrives in a professional, fast-paced environment and wants to push their leadership and large event cookery to the next level.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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