Castle Events Chef: Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

Lympne Castle; Hythe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lympne Castle is seeking an experienced Chef to craft exquisite menus for weddings, corporate events, and private dinners within our historic castle. You will collaborate with the Head Chef and management to deliver outstanding cuisine, ensure top-notch presentation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of chef experience, prefer fine dining event background, and can work weekends and evenings in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a chef.
• Experience in fine dining for events is an asset.
• Passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Self-motivated and disciplined; solutions-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Have a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and execute menus for events and dining experiences.
• Prepare and present dishes of the highest quality with excellent taste, texture and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and adhere to food safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff as needed and foster a positive work environment.
• Stay updated with culinary trends and innovations to enhance offerings.

Skills

Fine dining

Event cooking

Menu development

Food safety

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Lympne Castle is seeking an experienced Chef to craft exquisite menus for weddings, corporate events, and private dinners within our historic castle. You will collaborate with the Head Chef and management to deliver outstanding cuisine, ensure top-notch presentation, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of chef experience, prefer fine dining event background, and can work weekends and evenings in a fast-paced, demanding environment.