Senior Sous Chef - Banqueting

The Belfry; Wishaw CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and resort in the UK is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the Banqueting Kitchen, ensuring high culinary standards and quality. Responsibilities include team leadership, food preparation for events, and maintaining hygiene standards. The position offers competitive compensation, wellness programmes, and opportunities for growth within a successful culinary team.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Mental-health support

Access to Perkbox discounts

Extra holidays for loyalty

Annual awards recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Previous role as Senior Sous Chef or similar.
• Passionate about culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the kitchen, ensuring quality and hygiene.
• Oversee food preparation for banquets and events.
• Train and develop junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

High standards in food quality

Job description

Job Overview

As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in helping our Head Chef manage and oversee the operations of our busy Banqueting Kitchen, which services 24 banqueting rooms plus our brand‑new Master Suite set to open in August 2025 with a combined capacity of over 1,470 guests.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing team and contribute to the development of our facilities, especially with the upcoming opening of the new Master Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment, ensuring that all food prepared meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Support the Head Chef in overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the Banqueting Kitchen and managing the team.
• Take charge of food preparation, production, and presentation for banquets, events, and functions.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Assist in training, motivating, and developing junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure efficient stock control and manage kitchen supplies.
• Ensure that each service runs smoothly, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Be an ambassador for the team and the resort, promoting a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen environment experience with a strong background in banqueting and event catering.
• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role within a large‑scale operation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional food and maintaining high culinary standards.
• A keen interest in developing new ideas and contributing to the growth of the resort.

Benefits

• Wellness programmes: discounted gym memberships, mental‑health support, funded counselling, healthcare schemes including life assurance, 24‑hour GP services, health cash‑plans and a menopause support programme.
• Travel benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, free parking, subsidised taxi service.
• Additional perks: access to Perkbox discounts & vouchers, annual Belfry Awards, long‑service recognition, extra holidays for loyalty and team events.
• Comprehensive compensation: on‑target earning potential of £42,845.44 per year, comprising a base salary of £40,000 supplemented by an estimated £2,845.44 in gratuities per annum.

About The Belfry Hotel & Resort

The Belfry is an award‑winning hotel, home to over 300 luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, event and meeting spaces, a leisure club and spa. The resort boasts three world‑class golf courses, and has recently added The Masters Suite, additional bedrooms, a state‑of‑the‑art leisure club and various other improvements.