Sous Chef - Banqueting

Scope & General Purpose of Job:                                    

The Banqueting Sous Chef supports the Head Chef with the production of high quality food for the busy Conference & Banqueting function of the Hotel. To provide guests and visitors to Sopwell House with an efficient and personal service whilst maintaining the consistency and continuity and strive to continually improve.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversees the work of the banquet kitchen staff.
• Assists with training of newly hired kitchen staff.
• Makes sure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each banquet.
• Meets with potential banquet clients to discuss menu options.
• Develops menus based on client specifications and contracts
• Presents the finished product to the customer for approval.
• Monitors the quality of the banquet meal during the event.
• Evaluates client satisfaction.
• Possesses the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually plated.

Essential Skills required for the role

• Must have the ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the goal.
• Must have excellent verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Be able to express creativity through food selections, preparation and presentation.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in high stress situations.
• Be able to solve problems quickly under pressure.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

In Return

• Discounted Food and Beverage and accommodation within the AB Hotels Group
• 30% discount on Spa treatments
• 10% discount on Spa products
• Introduce a friend at work bonus
• Free uniform
• Staff meals on duty
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
• Professional learning and development opportunities

A career at Sopwell House is as rewarding as you make it. It takes all kinds of people to make a hotel run seamlessly and harmoniously, supported by the AB Hotel’s family team spirit, excellent learning and development programme and genuine warmth.  The company enjoys a sociable, passionate environment supported by the owners with fantastic team events and a fun and friendly workplace.

Your country home from home nestled in 12 acres of Hertfordshire countryside in St Albans; Sopwell House is a 4 star Georgian country house hotel that believes in impeccable, genuine service with attention to every detail. The hotel boasts a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, Brasserie, Conservatory Bar, Cocktail Lounge, 14 function suites, Spa and Gym. Enabling guests to escape from it all, but still within easy reach of London, St Pancras and Luton Airport, Sopwell House is a family-owned luxury hotel that takes rest, relaxation and warm hospitality seriously.

Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.