At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food for events and weddings.
- Company: Join Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, a leading luxury venue in Wiltshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, enhanced holiday, free meals, and discounted spa treatments.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen team creating memorable dining experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Full‑Time | 45 Hours Per Week | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Sous Chef, Hotel Sous Chef or Banqueting Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in Wiltshire? Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is seeking a talented and ambitious Sous Chef to support the leadership of our busy Conference & Banqueting Kitchen. Working within one of Wiltshire's leading luxury hospitality venues, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional food for weddings, corporate events, gala dinners, private celebrations and large‑scale hospitality functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef with experience in hotels, wedding venues, country house estates, golf resorts, conference centres or events catering who is looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive kitchen brigade.
Role
As Conference & Banqueting Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards and delivering outstanding guest experiences across a variety of 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 develop junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Ensure food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards are maintained
- Assist with menu development, stock control and ordering
- Work closely 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
- Experience within a hotel, wedding venue, conference centre or banqueting kitchen
- Experience catering for high‑volume events (up to 200 covers)
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Passion for fresh food and high standards
- Good 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, Corsham and surrounding Wiltshire areas.
Benefits include
- Enhanced holiday entitlement – 31 days including Bank Holidays
- Meals on duty
- Chef whites and uniform provided
- Free on‑site parking
- Pension scheme
- Discounted spa treatments and 50% off TEMPLESPA products
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens during open season
- Discounted golf membership after probation
- Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
- Career progression opportunities within a leading Wiltshire hospitality business
- Staff social events and supportive team culture
If you are an ambitious Sous Chef, Events Chef, Wedding Venue Chef or Conference & Banqueting Chef looking to progress your career within a luxury hotel environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team delivering exceptional dining experiences at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.
Sous Chef - Banqueting in Calne employer: Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort
Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort is an exceptional employer that prioritises both guest satisfaction and employee well-being. With a strong focus on service excellence, our work culture fosters teamwork and personal growth, offering opportunities for career advancement in the hospitality industry. Located in a stunning setting, we provide attractive benefits such as enhanced holidays, meals on duty, and discounted memberships, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort Recruitment Team
