Are you a passionate Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a luxury hotel and events environment? Do you want to be part of a kitchen brigade that takes pride in delivering outstanding food and memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-quality environment?
At Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, we are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to lead and support our busy Conferencing & Banqueting Kitchen, delivering exceptional food experiences for weddings, corporate events, gala dinners, private celebrations and high-profile functions.
Set within the stunning Bowood Estate in Wiltshire, this is an exciting opportunity to join one of the region’s most prestigious hospitality venues and work within a professional, supportive and ambitious kitchen team.
The Role
As Sous Chef – Conferences & Banqueting, you will support the Head Chef in overseeing all banqueting kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, creativity and excellence across every service.
You will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for:
- Weddings & private events
- Corporate conferences
- Banqueting functions
- Fine dining occasions
- Large-scale hospitality events
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in leading the Conference & Banqueting Kitchen
- Deliver high-quality food for weddings, conferences and events
- Maintain excellent standards of presentation, consistency and portion control
- Lead, motivate and train junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Ensure food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
- Assist with menu development and event planning
- Manage stock control, ordering and GP targets
- Work collaboratively with Events and Front of House teams to ensure seamless service
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef within a hotel, events, banqueting or wedding venue kitchen
- Experience working in conference and banqueting catering
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Passion for fresh food and high standards
- Ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event schedules
- Own transport is essential due to location, easily commutable from Chippenham, Swindon, Devizes, Melksham, Bath and surrounding Wiltshire areas.
Among the finest luxury 4 star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.
If you are an ambitious Sous Chef looking to progress your hospitality career within a luxury hotel and events kitchen, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team delivering unforgettable dining experiences at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.
