Banqueting Sous Chef

Midlands | £40,000 + Live-in Available

The Opportunity

A prestigious 5-star luxury hotel and resort in the Midlands is looking for a talented Banqueting Sous Chef to join its culinary team.

This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef with strong banqueting experience to work within a luxury environment, delivering weddings, conferences, private events and large-scale functions to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and senior culinary team, helping to lead the banqueting operation and develop a talented kitchen brigade.

The Role

• Support the senior culinary team across all banqueting operations
• Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade during busy services
• Deliver consistently high-quality food across weddings, events and functions
• Assist with menu development and event planning
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Manage ordering, stock control and minimise food waste
• Train and develop junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs

About You

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef
• Experience within a luxury hotel, resort or high-end banqueting operation
• Strong experience managing high-volume services
• A genuine passion for quality food and presentation
• Confident leading and developing a kitchen team
• Calm and organised under pressure
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen standards
• Flexible approach to working across a busy hotel operation

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 salary
• Live-in accommodation available
• 5-star luxury hotel and resort environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work across high-profile weddings and events
• Supportive senior culinary team
• Long-term progression within a prestigious hospitality operation

If you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next move within a luxury 5-star environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.