We are looking for a Banqueting Sous Chef to join our team
About the Estate:
At Donnington & Co., we believe in doing things properly.
Set within the Berkshire countryside, our estate is home to a 111-bedroom hotel and spa, an 18-hole golf course, and our signature restaurant, PRESS. Just across the greens sits The Post Barn, our dedicated venue for events and celebrations.
For us, hospitality isn't a script; it’s remembering a name, knowing how a guest takes their coffee, and making sure every conversation feels natural. We don’t go in for empty gestures; we go in for care, purpose, and doing the job right.
We’re looking for people who take that same pride in their work. In return, we provide the kind of environment where you can actually master your craft. From structured training to genuine career development, we ensure your growth is as well-thought-out as our service. If you believe that hospitality is about the "small things done well," you’ll fit right in.
The Role: Banqueting Sous Chef
We are seeking a creative Banqueting Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As part of the Donnington & Co team you will be working under the guidance of the Head Chef, Executive Chef and Event Venue Director you will champion and deliver a range of Weddings and Events at The Post Barn and golf societies, golf days, conferences at Snelsmore House and Donnington & Co.
As Banqueting Sous Chef, the role will involve planning and executing menus for banquets, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that the food served at events is of the highest quality. Our ideal candidate is an experienced chef who is familiar with all types of meal preparations and knowledgeable about food health and safety regulations.
Ultimately, the role of the Banqueting Sous Chef is to ensure customer satisfaction through the preparation of high-quality, delicious meals to the highest standards expected and continually strive to improve guest satisfaction.
Why Join Donnington & Co as a Banqueting Sous Chef?
We provide an environment where you can actually grow. Beyond the shift, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and your career:
- Fair Pay & Rewards: Competitive hourly rates plus a significant service charge.
- Flexibility: Early Pay (on-demand wage access) when you need it.
- Perks: High street discounts via Benefit Hub and generous stays at our two hotels, as well as membership discounts, Spa and Golf.
- Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Long service:
We also know how to host our own, from summer BBQs to department social events, we make sure our working experience is as rewarding as our guest experience.
If you believe in care, purpose, and doing the job right and you think our Banqueting Sous Chef role is for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
