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We are looking for a Sous Chef Banqueting to join our Catering and Retail Services Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of large-scale and fine dining events. You will supervise kitchen operations, support junior staff, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. You will also play a key role in supporting HR-related responsibilities and maintaining operational efficiency. Youll be accountable to: Assist the Head Banqueting Chef in the preparation and delivery of menus for formal banquets, receptions, and high-profile events. Supervise kitchen operations during event preparation and service, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to event specifications. Support with dish costings, portion control, and budgetary compliance. Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen legislation, including the use of computerised temperature control systems, food probing, chilling, and fridge monitoring. Assist in managing stock levels, ordering, and inventory using computerised systems. Support the training, supervision, and development of junior kitchen staff, promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below. What were looking for: Proven experience in a similar role within a high-end banqueting or fine dining environment. Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and allergen management. Experience using computerised stock control and temperature monitoring systems. Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards during large-scale events. Good communication and team leadership skills. Basic understanding of HR processes and willingness to support people management. Recognised culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent). It would be even better if you had: Experience working in a public sector, heritage, or ceremonial institution. Knowledge of traditional British cuisine and formal dining protocols. Familiarity with sustainable and inclusive catering practices. The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for. What youll get in return: 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years service). Generous pension scheme. Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme. The opportunity to witness history in the making! The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to: Make laws. Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates. Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise. Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 1st March 2026 . If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HL Recruitment. Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range . The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments. TPBN1_UKTJ