Head Banqueting Chef | Weddings & High-Volume Events

Coaching Inn Group; Boreham; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Employee discount 25%

Pension scheme

Whites provided and laundered

Training and development

Job summary

The Lion Inn, part of the Coaching Inn Group, seeks an experienced Head Banqueting Chef to lead the banqueting kitchen and deliver exceptional food for weddings, functions and conferences in a premium hospitality setting.

You'll split time between high-volume banqueting and our premium gastropub kitchen, driving quality, cost control and guest satisfaction across events and restaurant service.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as a Head Chef, Banqueting Chef, Senior Sous Chef or similar role within a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Has experience catering for weddings, functions and large-scale events.
• Has a strong background in fresh food cooking and premium gastropub dining.
• Is organised, reliable and able to perform calmly under pressure.
• Has excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for food and high standards.
• Has a strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Is commercially aware and understands food margins, stock control and labour management.
• Can adapt between banqueting and restaurant operations depending on business requirements.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering exceptional food every time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the banqueting kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food for weddings, private events, conferences and functions.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Manage food preparation, service and event execution from start to finish.
• Work closely with the Events Team to ensure seamless delivery of all functions.
• Support menu development and event food planning.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance.
• Manage stock control, ordering and food cost management, minimising waste wherever possible.
• Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen team members.
• Support the wider kitchen team as required.
• During quieter banqueting periods, work within the main restaurant kitchen, supporting service and food preparation.
• Be flexible and willing to assist across all kitchen operations to meet business demands.

Job description

The Lion Inn, part of the Coaching Inn Group, seeks an experienced Head Banqueting Chef to lead the banqueting kitchen and deliver exceptional food for weddings, functions and conferences in a premium hospitality setting.

You'll split time between high-volume banqueting and our premium gastropub kitchen, driving quality, cost control and guest satisfaction across events and restaurant service.