Banqueting Sous Chef
Rate of Pay / Hours: £37,500 per annum / 45 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hotel du Vin, Avon Gorge
We are looking for a Banqueting Sous Chef who will take full ownership of the banqueting food offering, leading the delivery across meetings, events, private dining, weddings, and all special occasions hosted at the hotel. This is a hands‑on role where organisation, creativity, and consistency are key.
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will ensure the seamless execution of all banqueting menus, maintaining exceptional standards while managing volume service in a fast‑paced environment. You will lead, motivate, and develop the team, ensuring every event is delivered to perfection.
This role is ideal for a Sous Chef with strong banqueting or events experience who thrives under pressure and enjoys delivering high‑quality food at scale, without compromising on detail.
Qualifications
* Proven experience at Sous Chef level, ideally with a strong banqueting or events background
* A passion for delivering outstanding food across high-volume, multi-event service
* Confidence in leading and developing a team
* Strong organisational skills to manage multiple functions simultaneously
* A proactive approach, taking ownership of the banqueting department
Benefits
* Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
* Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
* 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
* Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
* High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
* Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
* Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
* Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
* A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
* We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
* We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
* We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
* Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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