Head Banqueting Chef 5 Luxury Hotel | Hertfordshire Are you a talented Head Chef with experience in 5-star hotels and large-scale banqueting? Looking for your next big move in a dynamic and high-end environment? If so, weve got a fantastic opportunity for you. Were proud to be working with a prestigious 5-star hotel in the heart of Hertfordshire, renowned for its stunning setting, award-winning facilities, and impeccable service. The hotel is seeking a Head Banqueting Chef to lead its vibrant kitchen team and deliver world-class cuisine for an array of eventsfrom elegant weddings and corporate conferences to summer BBQs and exclusive cinema nights. The Role As Head Banqueting Chef, youll be at the helm of the banqueting kitchen, responsible for: Leading and inspiring a skilled kitchen brigade to consistently deliver outstanding food. Creating innovative, seasonal menus tailored to a wide variety of events. Overseeing food quality, presentation, and hygiene to 5-star standards. Managing kitchen operations including stock control, costings, and budgeting. Developing, mentoring, and motivating your team to grow and excel. Collaborating closely with front-of-house to ensure a seamless guest experience. Driving profitability through efficient processes and minimising waste. Staying ahead of food trends to keep offerings fresh, exciting, and relevant. Youll Bring Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, luxury banqueting environment. Strong leadership and team-building skills with a passion for coaching and development. A flair for creative and seasonal cuisine with impeccable attention to detail. A sound understanding of food hygiene, health and safety standards. Commercial acumen with the ability to manage costs, suppliers and budgets. A collaborative and hands-on approach with excellent communication skills. Strong IT literacy, including Word and Excel. Perks & Benefits Access to award-winning spa, golf and gym facilities Free meals while on duty Generous staff discounts for you, your family, and friends The chance to work in a truly five-star environment with incredible career growth potential This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious chef to take their career to new heights at one of the UKs most luxurious retreats. Quest Employment are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note: In line with UK immigration and employment law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK will be considered.