Head Chef - Banqueting

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning venue in Milton Keynes as a Head Chef overseeing Conference and Banqueting. You’ll manage a talented kitchen team, ensure high standards in menu preparation, and handle all aspects of the department. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Live In Accommodation

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discount

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in managing kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of banqueting menus.
• Manage the Conference and Banqueting department.
• Participate in recruitment and training.

Skills

Menu preparation

Supervision

Health and Safety

Food Hygiene

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Head Chef (Live In) | Conference & Banqueting | £45,000 Basic Salary

Are you a Head Chef with experience in banqueting and large operations? We have an excellent opportunity for you to join an award-winning venue in Milton Keynes. As Head Chef you will take control, accountability, and ownership for the management of the Conference and Banqueting department.

Key Responsibilities and Duties (assisting the Executive Head Chef):

* Deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
* Supervise the preparation of banqueting menus and special functions.
* Carry out menu costings and tasting sessions.
* Cook dishes to the highest standard, even on special requests.
* Instruct, brief, and supervise your kitchen brigade
* Oversee and ensure all food is prepared to specifications in presentation and recipe.
* Maintain restaurant and Health Department sanitation requirements.
* Establish and maintain effective employee relations and departmental SOPs.
* Participate in recruitment, hiring, orientation, appraisals, coaching, and training.
* Establish the kitchen budget in collaboration with the General Manager.

What we're looking for:

* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a similar establishment.
* Strong knowledge of Hotel fire, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, and COSHH regulations.

What's on offer?

* Salary: £45,000 Basic salary
* Live In Accommodation
* Canteen facilities.
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
* Life insurance.
* On-site parking.
* Paid volunteer time.
* Referral programme.
* An engaging hospitality culture
* Learning and development opportunities.

If you're a Head Chef with banqueting experience, ready to lead an award-winning team in Milton Keynes, apply now!

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale

Job Number: 932645 / INDCHEF

Job Title: Head Chef – Conference & Banqueting OR Head Of Banqueting

Location: Milton Keynes

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.