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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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