Head chef Banqueting

4 weeks ago


St Albans, United Kingdom Sopwell House Full time
Job description

Full Time Position - Competitive Salary

Nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside; Sopwell House is a luxury country house hotel with a multiple award winning Spa and Conference and Banqueting facilities. Now, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about food and flavours to join our team to create an amazing dining experience for our guests and local community.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the work of the banquet kitchen staff.
  • Assists with training of newly hired kitchen staff.
  • Makes sure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each banquet.
  • Meets with potential banquet clients to discuss menu options.
  • Develops menus based on client specifications and contracts
  • Presents the finished product to the customer for approval.
  • Monitors the quality of the banquet meal during the event.
  • Evaluates client satisfaction.
  • Possesses the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually plated.

What would make you the perfect fit?

  • Diploma or degree from accredited university in culinary arts or NVQ or related major
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position and environment with a firm understanding of excellence in customer service, preferably in a 5*

The Best Bit

  • Wide range of Training & Development opportunities
  • Free staff meals & parking
  • Discounted Food & Beverage, Accommodation and Spa
  • 28 days holiday + 1 Extra Holiday Day on Birthday
  • Very competitive salary and benefits scheme

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK

Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion



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