Senior Sous Chef Banqueting

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Wishaw CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Sous Chef in Warwickshire to deliver an exceptional dining experience in a prestigious golf resort. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, collaborating with executive chefs, and managing a large brigade. Ideal for candidates with strong culinary backgrounds and large banquet experience. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Employee of the Month

Pension

Development Programs

Friends and Family rates

Use of the Golf Courses

Qualifications

• Experience required in similar establishments and fast-paced environments.
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in large banquets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional dining experience as part of the brigade.
• Help run day-to-day operations of the banqueting suite.
• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and Senior Head Chef.
• Assist in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation.
• Serve as a role model for the team.
• Support training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Experience in similar 4- or 5-star establishments

Demonstrated experience in large banquet settings

Excellent culinary background

Strong communication and people skills

Ability to manage and oversee a brigade of chefs

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sous Chef Banqueting

Location: Warwickshire

Salary / Rate of pay: £40,000 + an estimated £2,845.44 in gratuities per annum plus benefits

About the Position

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with one of England's & Europe's premier hotel golf resorts in Warwickshire which is home to a legendary Ryder Cup course. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join their team in a new state‑of‑the‑art banqueting suite. The resort was named in the 2024 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2024 Best Employer.

If you're looking for a quality employer, jobs like this do not happen very often and we have the chance to join this world‑class golf resort, which has just undergone a massive investment programme adding an additional 150 bedrooms and new event space. The role is a Sous Chef position and is to help deliver an exceptional dining experience and, most importantly, be a role model with a fantastic attitude while working within a brigade of over 50 chefs. You will be responsible, along with the Head Banqueting Chef, for the day‑to‑day running of your department.

Working with the Executive Head Chef and Senior Head Chef, you will help run the very busy new banqueting suite, which has a combined capacity of nearly 1,500 guests. Needless to say you will need to have worked at a large banquet experience in your background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional dining experience as part of the brigade.
• Help run day‑to‑day operations of the banqueting suite.
• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and Senior Head Chef.
• Assist in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation.
• Serve as a role model for the team, demonstrating leadership and a positive attitude.
• Support training and development of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar 4‑ or 5‑star establishments and fast‑paced, busy environments.
• Demonstrated experience in large banquet settings.
• Excellent culinary background with a passion for detail.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to manage and oversee a brigade of chefs.

Benefits

• Employee of the Month
• Pension
• Development Programs
• Friends and Family rates
• Use of the Golf Courses

Why Choose Our Client

This stunning resort offers multiple dining experiences, including a 2‑rosette fine dining restaurant. It is also one of the top 30 places to work and is just completing a new £80 million expansion project.

How to Apply

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