Banqueting Sous Chef
Rate of Pay / Hours: £37,500 per annum / 45 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge
Get paid for doing what you love, enjoy fantastic perks and benefits, learn something new, and build a career for life with Hotel du Vin.
At Hotel du Vin, over 50% of our revenue is driven by catering and events, making banqueting a vital and vibrant part of our operation. From large-scale weddings and private dining experiences to corporate meetings and special events, our kitchens are at the heart of creating memorable guest experiences.
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.
What we’re looking for:
1. Proven experience at Sous Chef level, ideally with a strong banqueting or events background
2. A passion for delivering outstanding food across high-volume, multi-event service
3. Confidence in leading and developing a team
4. Strong organisational skills to manage multiple functions simultaneously
5. A proactive approach, taking ownership of the banqueting department
At Hotel du Vin, our kitchens are fast-paced and diverse, offering the opportunity to work with a wide range of menus, styles, and produce. We provide excellent in-house training, alongside nationally recognised apprenticeships to support your career growth. Many of our Head Chefs have progressed from within, so if you’re ambitious, this is the place to be.
Do you want to be part of something different, working with exceptional food, drink, and a brand you can truly be proud of?
We create memorable experiences our guests never forget. This could be your next step towards a Head Chef role, we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards.