Events & Banqueting Chef

Events & Banqueting Chef

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Live-in accommodation available

Hotel Events & Banqueting Kitchen

Reports To:

Executive Chef / Head Chef

As Events & Banqueting Chef, you’ll be responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of food across the hotel’s events and banqueting operation. You’ll work closely with the Executive / Head Chef, events team and wider kitchen to ensure every function runs smoothly and every plate leaves the kitchen to standard.

This is a role for someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, and confident running large-scale service.

• Plan, prepare and execute menus for weddings, conferences, meetings and special events
• Deliver food to tight service schedules while maintaining quality and consistency
• Ensure strong standards of presentation, portion control and flavour across all events
• Cater confidently for dietary requirements, allergies and special requests

• Coordinate with the main kitchen and front-of-house teams during events
• Lead and support kitchen staff during busy services and large functions
• Manage prep, equipment and stock efficiently for high-volume events
• Support menu costing, portion planning and waste control

• Assist with the creation of seasonal, well-structured banqueting menus
• Take part in tastings and event planning meetings
• Keep menus relevant, practical and suited to large-scale service

• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed at all times
• Keep the events kitchen clean, organised and service-ready

• Work closely with events, banqueting and sales teams to deliver smooth events
• Communicate clearly with front-of-house during service
• Support, train and mentor junior chefs as required

You’ll need:

• Proven experience as an Events, Banqueting or Conference Chef
• Strong knowledge of large-scale food production and service
• The ability to stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
• A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

It would be great if you also have:

• A professional chef qualification
• Experience in hotels or high-volume event venues
• A creative but practical approach to menu planning

• Salary of £42,000
• Live-in accommodation available
• A stable, well-supported kitchen environment
• The chance to lead a key part of a busy hotel operation

Interested? Apply now or get in touch with our consultant Dave Hayes –

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