Multi-Site Head Chef — Events & Banqueting Lead

RE Personnel; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday inclusive of Bank Hol

40-hour, 5-day week

8am-4pm hours (flexible)

Job summary

RE Personnel in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a multi-site hospitality operation delivering food for weddings, conferences, banqueting and events. The role requires driving standards, developing a kitchen team and expanding the offering.

You will plan menus, oversee costing and purchasing, maintain HACCP and hygiene standards, and manage staff rosters. A full UK driving licence is essential; hours are typically 8am–4pm with flexibility for events.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial knowledge including menu costing and GP management
• City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications with Level 3 Food Safety
• Excellent knowledge of vegan, vegetarian, allergen and dietary requirements
• Proficient IT skills with Excel and Outlook and computerised function planner
• Full UK driving licence required for multi-site role

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team across multiple sites (5–10 staff)
• Plan and deliver menus for weddings, events, banqueting and conferences
• Manage costings, purchasing and GP targets (70–75%)
• Oversee ordering, supplier relationships and stock control
• Create and manage staff rotas to meet site requirements
• Maintain HACCP, hygiene standards and 5-star cleanliness across sites

Skills

Commercial awareness

Menu costing

Allergen/menu planning

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ + Level 3 Food Safety

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Function planner (computerised)

Job description

RE Personnel in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a multi-site hospitality operation delivering food for weddings, conferences, banqueting and events. The role requires driving standards, developing a kitchen team and expanding the offering.

You will plan menus, oversee costing and purchasing, maintain HACCP and hygiene standards, and manage staff rosters. A full UK driving licence is essential; hours are typically 8am–4pm with flexibility for events.