Corporate Events Chef: Menu Innovator & Gala Expert

Aramark; Windsor; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merlin Magic Pass

Resort discounts across LEGOLAND and其他

Employee benefits app with discounts,

Training and apprenticeship programmes

Menu innovation opportunities

Free on-site parking

Incentives and recognition

Job summary

Aramark at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is seeking a Corporate Events Chef to lead the BOH operation for all corporate events across the resort, including gala dinners, weddings and corporate luncheons.

You will develop menus, manage allergen handling and food safety, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering outstanding guest experiences; you will also influence menu innovation and operational improvements with the events team.

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage or Hospitality experience.
• Food safety qualifications.
• Experience of preparing large volumes of food in a similar environment.
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both with peers and the management team.

Responsibilities

• Developing menus, including making amendments for each specific event, and delivering food and drink that will impress every client.
• Preparing a range of dishes to a high standard in an efficient and timely manner for each event.
• Being confident in providing excellent menu knowledge and having the ability to adhere to allergen and dietary requirements where necessary.
• Adhering to the highest Health & Safety and Food Safety standards in all aspects of the operation.
• Working as part of a team to ensure the events operation runs smoothly on a weekly basis and working closely with the front of house management teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Ordering stock in line with event par levels and ensuring it is available when required for menu tastings, menu development, and events.
• Organising and scheduling the kitchen support team for each event, ensuring full coverage for all days and times.
• When there are no booked events, the Corporate Events Chef will act as a relief chef across all hotel operations, providing operational support in all kitchens where required.

Skills

Food & Beverage experience

Hospitality experience

Food safety qualifications

Allergen management

Strong communication

Job description

Aramark at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is seeking a Corporate Events Chef to lead the BOH operation for all corporate events across the resort, including gala dinners, weddings and corporate luncheons.

You will develop menus, manage allergen handling and food safety, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering outstanding guest experiences; you will also influence menu innovation and operational improvements with the events team.