Job description
Head Chef - Banqueting Hotel Reigate, Surrey | £50,000 per annum | 45-hour week
Off to Work is recruiting a Head Chef on behalf of a charming banqueting hotel in Reigate, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the kitchen into its next chapter, taking full ownership of a high-volume events operation.
You'll need to be well organised and confident delivering large functions and events to a consistently high standard. The hotel's business is built around weddings, events and conferences, so proven experience in this area is essential. You'll also need strong leadership and training skills to develop your team, along with solid stock and inventory management. As the hotel's location requires travel, you must be able to drive and have your own transport.
What's on Offer?
Off to Work is recruiting a Head Chef on behalf of a charming banqueting hotel in Reigate, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the kitchen into its next chapter, taking full ownership of a high-volume events operation.
You'll need to be well organised and confident delivering large functions and events to a consistently high standard. The hotel's business is built around weddings, events and conferences, so proven experience in this area is essential. You'll also need strong leadership and training skills to develop your team, along with solid stock and inventory management. As the hotel's location requires travel, you must be able to drive and have your own transport.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £50,000 per annum
- 45-hour working week
- Consistent shift patterns, with early finishes where possible
- Supportive, close-knit management team
- Staff meals on duty
- Free on-site parking
- Leading and developing the kitchen brigade to deliver consistently high standards across events and functions
- Planning and executing menus for weddings, conferences and banqueting events
- Managing stock control, ordering and kitchen inventory
- Working closely with the events and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of every function
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and compliance standards throughout the kitchen
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready for the next step
- A background in banqueting, weddings, events or conference catering
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of training and developing a team
- Confident managing stock and inventory
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport