Banqueting Head Chef - Quality Hotel - Upto 50k + Benefits

Banqueting Head Chef - Quality Hotel - Reigate Surrey Areas - Up To 50k + Benefits + Live In Opportunities

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Our client, a well-established hotel group in the Reigate Surrey areas, is seeking an experienced and talented Banqueting Head Chef to lead its busy events and banqueting operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with a strong hotel background and experience working within a minimum 1 AA Rosette standard kitchen, who is passionate about delivering exceptional food for weddings, conferences, private dining, and large-scale events.

The Role

As Banqueting Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of the banqueting kitchen, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food across a diverse range of events. You will work closely with senior management to develop menus, maintain standards, and drive the performance of the kitchen brigade.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the banqueting kitchen operation
Deliver high-quality food for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and private functions
Ensure food quality consistently meets and exceeds 1 AA Rosette standards
Plan and develop seasonal banqueting and event menus
Manage food costs, stock control, and labour budgets effectively
Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members
Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
Work collaboratively with the Events and Front of House teams to ensure seamless service delivery

The Ideal Candidate

Currently working as a Banqueting Head Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef within a quality hotel environment
Experience within a minimum 1 AA Rosette operation is essential
Strong background in high-volume banqueting and events catering
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a successful kitchen brigade
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Commercially xwzovoh aware with strong cost control experience
Passionate about food quality, presentation, and guest experience

What's on Offer

Salary up to £50,000 per annum
Live-in accommodation available
Opportunity to join a respected and growing hotel group
Career progression and development opportunities
Company benefits package
Meals on duty
Staff discounts across the hotel portfolio
This position would suit an ambitious chef looking to showcase their skills within a busy, high-quality hotel environment while enjoying the support and progression opportunities of a successful hotel group.