Wedding Chef - Senior Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team at a breathtaking wedding venue. This role offers structured hours, pre-planned menus, and the opportunity to create elegant, refined dishes in a supportive environment. With a clear path for progression and ongoing training, this position is perfect for those looking to reignite their love for cooking while working in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature. Join a positive team where your contributions make a real impact on unforgettable events.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts at partner stores

Wagestream – access your pay as you earn it

Electric Car Scheme via Octopus

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality-focused kitchen environment.
• Ability to produce refined dishes using fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding wedding banquets alongside the Head Chef.
• Support and mentor junior chefs and casual staff.
• Ensure impeccable hygiene and food safety across all services.

Skills

Fine Dining Cooking

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Hygiene Standards

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Client: Bourton Hall LTD

Location: Rugby, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Job Reference: 74fc53132f8c

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Ready for Your Next Kitchen Adventure?

Join the team at Bourton Hall, a breathtaking exclusive-use wedding venue in Warwickshire, as our new Chef.

If you're tired of split shifts, unpredictable walk-ins, and the chaos of busy restaurant service, this is your chance to enjoy a more balanced, rewarding chef role – without compromising on creativity or quality.

What Makes This Role Different?

• No split shifts – structured daytime and evening service hours
• Pre-planned menus – no last-minute surprises
• Set guest numbers – known 30 days in advance
• Rotas published a month ahead – plan your life with confidence
• From-scratch, fine-dining banquet cooking – high standards, no shortcuts

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working alongside our experienced Head Chef to deliver outstanding wedding banquets
• Producing elegant, refined dishes using quality ingredients – all made fresh in-house
• Stepping up in the Head or Sous Chef’s absence, leading the kitchen team
• Supporting and mentoring junior chefs and casual staff
• Ensuring impeccable hygiene and food safety across all services
• Having experience in a quality-focused kitchen environment
• Thriving in a structured, event-based setting with time to prepare and perfect
• Bringing calm, confidence, and teamwork to every shift
• Wishing to grow within a supportive and expanding company

What You’ll Get in Return:

• A clear path for progression within a family-run group of luxury venues
• Ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discounts at partner stores
• Wagestream – access your pay as you earn it
• Electric Car Scheme via Octopus
• A positive, passionate team environment where your work makes an impact

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to fall back in love with cooking, with time, support, and pride in what you do.

Apply today and start your next chapter with us at Bourton Hall.

Surrounded by twelve acres of gardens, woodland & parkland, and endowed with stunning views across Warwickshire countryside, Bourton Hall is a striking Italianate-style mansion and former Catholic chapel. Our country house boasts a wealth of history and character, with multiple reception rooms, bars, ceremony options, and 21 luxurious bedrooms, including our Honeymoon Suite, The Lady Bourton.

Our beautiful wedding venue has hosted its first wedding in 2020 and continues to offer dream weddings. As part of the Country House Weddings portfolio, with over 30 years of experience, we provide all-inclusive wedding packages, overseen by our expert team. Our staff, including wedding chefs, personal wedding managers, wait staff, grounds teams, and housekeepers, pride themselves on delivering top-quality service to make every wedding a success.