Banqueting & Events Head Chef

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Banqueting & Events Head Chef
Heaton House Farm Stable Yard Catering
45 days per week | Variable shifts aligned to events (predominantly daytime with some evenings)

Permanent | Full-time
Heaton House Farm is a family-run events business, home to Stable Yard Catering, our onsite and external catering company. We are renowned for delivering exceptional weddings alongside charity events, corporate meetings and flagship company events, with catering provided both on-site and at venues across the region, all supported by a professional and friendly team.
Due to recent changes within our kitchen structure, we are now seeking an experienced and motivated Banqueting & Events Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade, drive standards and take full ownership of our banqueting and events catering operation.

What youll be doing
Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service
Deliver consistently high-quality food for weddings, private events, corporate functions and external catering events
Take overall responsibility for all food production across onsite and offsite operations
Manage, inspire and develop the kitchen team including Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chefs, CDPs and support staff
Oversee food preparation, service and presentation to ensure exceptional standards
Plan rotas in line with event schedules, labour budgets and business needs
Manage ordering, supplier relationships and stock control
Maintain tight control of food costs, margins, portioning and waste
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures
Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences
Lead menu development and continuous improvement of the food offering
Support the growth and promotion of Stable Yard Catering as an external catering provider
Attend and oversee key external catering events where required
Drive consistency, efficiency and a positive kitchen culture

About you
Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or equivalent senior leadership role, ideally within banqueting, weddings or high-volume events
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team
Confident delivering high-quality food at scale with consistency and attention to detail
Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skills
Commercially aware with experience managing food costs, labour and budgets
Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and maintaining high standards
Calm under pressure with a hands-on, lead-from-the-front approach
Strong understanding of food safety and allergen management
Full UK driving licence and access to transport due to our rural location

Working pattern
45 days per week
Shifts aligned to event schedules including a mix of daytime and evening work
Weekends and bank holidays required as part of an events business
Flexibility essential to meet the demands of a busy events calendar

What we offer
A senior leadership role within a well-established and respected events venue
The opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing kitchen team
Creative input into menus, food presentation and business growth
Strong support from an experienced and professional management team
A positive, family-run working environment
Company pension scheme
Christmas Day off

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Location:
London
Salary:
£40,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Catering;Catering

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