Job Description

Wivenhoe House Hotel - Events Sous Chef

About Us

Wivenhoe House is a beautiful 18th-century, 4-star hotel situated near the picturesque quayside village of Wivenhoe and just minutes from Britain's oldest recorded town, Colchester. The hotel features 40 individually designed bedrooms, a range of flexible event spaces including the Garden Suite (accommodating up to 120 guests), and the 80-cover Park Brasserie.

We are also proud to be home to the Edge Hotel School, where students studying for degrees in hospitality gain hands-on experience and one-to-one mentoring alongside industry professionals.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Events Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team. You'll be part of a brigade of chefs but will also work independently when delivering bespoke food operations for our events business. From corporate lunches and gala dinners to weddings and private parties, this role demands creativity, attention to detail, and an understanding of exceptional service delivery.

While your primary focus will be the events kitchen, you'll also support the brasserie kitchen when required, ensuring a consistent and high-quality food experience throughout the hotel.

If you are ambitious, proactive, passionate about fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and have a flair for events catering, we'd love to hear from you. Knowledge of allergens, dietary requirements, menu pricing, and a willingness to lead and mentor others will be key to success in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and inspiring environment.

Key Information

Contract: Permanent Hours: 48 hours per week, worked flexibly over 5 days out of 7 Salary: 34,164 per annum Department: Kitchen Responsible To: Head Chef Purpose of Job: To assist and support the delivery of food operations across the hotel, with a strong emphasis on events catering.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and produce high-quality dishes for the conference and events operation.

Support the Park Brasserie kitchen team as required.

Work within agreed budgets and meet financial targets.

Supervise and mentor Edge Hotel School students and junior kitchen team members.

Collaborate with the Food & Beverage and Events teams to enhance the overall guest experience.

Plan, cost, and design event menus.

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.

Produce staff and student kitchen rotas.

Support the daily delivery of a 4-star guest experience.

Procure food and manage supplier relationships.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Chef, including deputising in their absence.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Preferred or required:

NVQ Level 3 (Professional Cookery) or equivalent Food Handlers Certificate Experience in quality hotels or restaurants Knowledge of budgeting and waste control COSHH knowledge Experience managing a section of the kitchen Experience mentoring or coaching in a kitchen environment Ability to cook to 4-star hotel standards Supervision and team leadership skills Strong attention to detail Creative and adaptable approach Excellent communication skills Calm and organised under pressure Commitment to outstanding customer service Proof of Right to work in the UK Physically capable of performing the role Food handler's health clearance
Wivenhoe House is committed to nurturing hospitality talent. As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of professionals through your day-to-day work and interactions with students from the Edge Hotel School.

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Please note that this, we reserve the right to close the post for applications and withdraw it from the website at any time)*

Please apply with full CV and covering letter

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,164.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person