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Heaton House Farm is an award-winning venue on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Banqueting Junior Sous Chef tojoin our dynamic kitchen team at Stableyard Catering, the North West's caterer of the year at The Wedding Industry Awards.The role is ideally full time and permanent.
This is an Exceptional Opportunity to Lead in a Fast-Paced, High-Quality Banqueting Environment
About The Role
As Banqueting Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous and Head Chef in overseeing all aspects of the banqueting kitchen. You will help lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding food for weddings, corporate events, private dining, and large-scale functions, ensuring consistency, creativity, and excellence at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen
* Lead by example in delivering exceptional food quality and presentation
* Ensure all dishes are prepared and served to the highest standards and within time constraints
* Support with menu development, food tastings and bespoke client requests
* Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff
* Oversee food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards in line with regulations
* Help with stock control, ordering and minimising waste
What Were Looking For
* Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a banqueting, hotel or events environment
* A strong background in high-volume, quality food production
* A natural leader with excellent organisational and time management skills
* A passion for food and attention to detail
* Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (or willing to obtain)
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines
We operate a TOIL system to ensure good work-life balance.
What We Offer In Return
* A rewarding experience -working as part of a friendly, award-winning team
* Variety no two days are ever the same!
* Support we are a friendly family run company and care about our team like they are part of the family
* Progression as our company grows, so can you!
* Flexibility this includes flexibility inworking days (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) and working hours (we dont work Christmas Day or Boxing Day!)
* Staff events we work hard but enjoy spending time celebrating our success
* Guest experience you get to stay overnight at the farm to experience our rooms!
* Discounts we believe in giving back, so you get discounts on tickets and products!
* Staff Referral scheme- Rewards for bringing more team players to our family
* TOIL system time off in lieu offered for extra hours worked
* Insurance life & permanent health insurance (after qualifying period)
* Pension Scheme
* 28 days holiday(including bank holidays, prorate for part-time) increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days
* Reward programmes we recognise and reward those who have worked for us for a long time
* Free car parking!
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Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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