Events Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merlin Magic Pass

Resort discounts

Employee benefits app

Training & apprenticeship programmes

Menu innovation opportunities

Free on-site parking

Incentives & recognition

Job summary

Aramark at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is recruiting for a Corporate Events Chef to lead the BOH operation for all corporate events across the resort. You will develop menus, manage allergen compliance, and ensure high standards for gala dinners, weddings, and luncheons.

This role offers full-time, fully flexible shifts across 5 days out of 7 with weekend availability essential, including evenings. Hourly rates up to £16.07 with excellent benefits and on-site parking.

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 for each event and delivering food and drink that will impress clients.
• Preparing a range of dishes to a high standard for each event.
• Adhering to allergen and dietary requirements where necessary.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are met.
• Working with front of house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Ordering stock and ensuring availability for tastings, menu development, and events.
• Organising the kitchen support team for each event and full coverage for all days and times.
• Acting as relief chef when there are no booked events across hotel operations.

Skills

F&B experience

Food safety

Mass catering

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is recruiting for a Corporate Events Chef!

We are ONE Team at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, and we are committed to delivering magic every day for our guests. Come and join the team!

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is recruiting for a Corporate Events Chef to join our Resort Hotels and take full accountability of the BOH operation for all Corporate Events across the resort.

This role allows you to express your creativity by guiding our culinary vision and influencing our menu offerings across a range of events, including formal gala dinners, weddings, and corporate luncheons. The role also encompasses menu development, allergen management, food safety, and health and safety compliance. This role allows you to use your culinary expertise to not only create but also deliver an outstanding experience for our corporate guests, helping to position LEGOLAND Windsor Resort as the premium destination for external corporate events and potential future clients.

Shift Opportunities include:

Full Time, Fully Flexible - 5 days out of 7 and available for any scheduled corporate events, whether they are booked during the daytime or in the evenings.

Due to the nature of our operation, weekend availability is essential.

With hourly rates up to £16.07 plus fantastic benefits listed below...

What's in it for you?

We have fantastic benefits available for our team...

• Merlin Magic Pass, free entry to all Merlin UK attractions for you and your family
• Resort discounts across LEGOLAND and other Merlin UK attractions
• Employee benefits app with discounts, online GP access, and mental health support
• Training and apprenticeship programmes to develop your leadership and management skills
• Opportunity to contribute to menu innovation and operational improvement projects
• Free on-site parking
• Regular incentives and recognition to celebrate success

What does this role entail?

A day in the life of a Corporate Events Chef would include...

• 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

What is required for this role?

• 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

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential