JOB TITLE – Senior Sous Chef
DEPARTMENT – Culinary
RATE OF PAY – £16.44 – plus Excellent Benefits!
CONTRACT TYPE – Permanent
HOURS OF WORK - 40
SHIFT DETAILS – 5 days out of 7
OVERVIEW
Are you an experienced chef looking for your next challenge in one of the UK's leading hospitality and events destinations? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our Banqueting Kitchen team.
Working within a fast-paced, high-volume operation, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for large-scale conferences, weddings, banquets and prestigious events. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your leadership skills whilst working alongside a highly skilled brigade in a world-class hospitality environment.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR …
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious chef with a passion for large-scale event catering and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a senior kitchen role within a high-volume hotel, conference, banqueting or events environment. You will possess excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of food production and service logistics, and a proven ability to lead and motivate a large kitchen brigade.
We're looking for someone who thrives under pressure, remains calm in a demanding environment, and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards at scale. Experience delivering large functions, conferences, weddings and banquets is highly desirable, along with a commitment to food quality, guest satisfaction and team development.
WHAT YOU'LL DO …
As Senior Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Head Chef and Executive Chef in the day-to-day operation of our busy Banqueting Kitchen, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality food for a wide range of events, from intimate celebrations to large-scale conferences and banquets.
You will assist in planning, organising and executing high-volume food production, ensuring consistency, quality and presentation standards are maintained at all times. Working closely with the wider culinary team, you will help coordinate service for multiple events simultaneously, ensuring each function is delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.
You will lead and inspire a large kitchen brigade, providing guidance, coaching and support whilst maintaining a positive and productive working environment. You will take responsibility for stock control, ordering, food safety compliance, HACCP procedures and effective kitchen administration.
The role requires exceptional organisational skills and a hands-on approach, ensuring all operational requirements are met, service deadlines are achieved and guest expectations are exceeded. You will also work collaboratively with Events, Operations and Stewarding teams to ensure seamless event delivery across the Resort.
Ultimately, you will play a key role in maintaining the reputation of The Celtic Collection as a leading destination for conferences, banquets, weddings and world-class events.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU …
As an employee of The Celtic Collection, you can enjoy a range of incredible perks, from free parking whilst on duty, lifestyle and retail discounts for you and your family just to name a few.
Our career development opportunities are as unique as you are, we pride ourselves in being part of your journey every step of the way, starting on your first day where you could start your personalised pathway in-house training course. We are sure you won’t be disappointed!
BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED ...
As one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ you will receive a host of Company benefits such as -
Access to career development training from day one
Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
Discounted leisure membership
Free GP virtual appointment service
24/7 wellbeing helpline
NEST pension scheme
Social Club
Staff appreciation events
Monthly and end-of-year awards
GROW WITH US ...
As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say –
I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN
I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS
I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment
I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role
I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED
I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY
RECRUITMENT INFO ...
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In accordance with UK immigration legislation, all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation to verify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to employment, in line with Home Office guidance.
The Celtic Collection is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates .
