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Banqueting Sous Chef
Full-Time position (48 hours) - Up to £44,000 per annum plus service charge
Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.
We’re currently looking for a passionate Banqueting Sous Chef to join our dedicated team.
Your role in our family:
- Support the Executive Head Chef in delivering exceptional banqueting experiences for weddings, conferences, gala dinners, and special events.
- Lead and inspire the kitchen team, deputising for senior chefs in their absence and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Banqueting Kitchen.
- Prepare and present exceptional dishes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Supervise and develop the team through coaching, training, and leading by example.
- Assist with menu implementation, recipe consistency, food costing, and stock management.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Food & Beverage team to deliver memorable guest experiences.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, attention to detail, and exceptional operational standards.
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What would make you the perfect fit?
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef
- Experience delivering high-volume banqueting events, including weddings, conferences, and gala dinners.
- Excellent knowledge of modern cooking techniques with a passion for producing consistently outstanding food.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a busy kitchen team.
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, food costing, and labour management.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification
- Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest culinary standards
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The Best Bit:
- Wide range of training and development opportunities
- Free staff meals and parking
- Discounted food and beverage, accommodation, and spa
- 28 days holiday and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
- 30% discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
- 10% discount on Spa products
- Introduce a friend at work bonus
- Free uniform
- Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose, and Values. We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.
“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”
If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you!
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.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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