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Head Chef Banqueting
Job in
Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Fairmont
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen -
Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
- Reporting to the Executive Head Chef the Head Chef will lead all aspects of the Banqueting Kitchen, ensuring seamless delivery of high‑quality dishes for events of all sizes.
- Design and develop seasonal, innovative menus in partnership with the Executive Chef, showcasing premium ingredients and modern techniques.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop a skilled team of chefs, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with clients, event planners, and internal stakeholders to create bespoke culinary experiences tailored to each occasion.
- Oversee stock management, procurement, and cost control to maximise profitability while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Uphold strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations at all times.
- Stay current with culinary trends and integrate new ideas to elevate the Fairmont banqueting offering.
- Coordinate daily kitchen operations including production schedules, plating standards, and quality control.
- Work closely with Events, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction.
- Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and training programmes to support professional development.
- Champion sustainability initiatives and support Fairmont’s commitment to responsible hospitality.
- Maintain a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to ensure guest expectations are consistently exceeded.
- Demonstrate flexibility and multi‑skilling as required to support the wider culinary and hotel operation.
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Qualifications- 5+ years’ experience in high‑volume banqueting or luxury hotel kitchens
- Proven leadership at Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef level
- NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
- Level 3 Food Safety (essential)
- Strong knowledge of UK food safety, allergens, and HACCP
- Demonstrated ability to manage costs, menus, and large‑scale production
- Exclusive Discounts:
- Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
- Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
- 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
- Colleague restaurant
- Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
- You will benefit from training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits including pension
- 28 days of holiday including public holidays
- 1-5 days service award based on length of service
- Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
- And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people
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