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Banqueting & Events Head ChefSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Heaton House Farm Stable Yard Catering45 days per week | Variable shifts aligned to events (predominantly daytime with some evenings)Permanent | Full-timeHeaton House Farm is a family-run events business, home to Stable Yard Catering, our onsite and external catering company. We are renowned for delivering exceptional weddings alongside charity events, corporate meetings and flagship company events, with catering provided both on-site and at venues across the region, all supported by a professional and friendly team.Due to recent changes within our kitchen structure, we are now seeking an experienced and motivated Banqueting & Events Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade, drive standards and take full ownership of our banqueting and events catering operation.What youll be doing Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient serviceDeliver consistently high-quality food for weddings, private events, corporate functions and external catering eventsTake overall responsibility for all food production across onsite and offsite operationsManage, inspire and develop the kitchen team including Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chefs, CDPs and support staffOversee food preparation, service and presentation to ensure exceptional standardsPlan rotas in line with event schedules, labour budgets and business needsManage ordering, supplier relationships and stock controlMaintain tight control of food costs, margins, portioning and wasteEnsure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen proceduresWork closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless guest experiencesLead menu development and continuous improvement of the food offeringSupport the growth and promotion of Stable Yard Catering as an external catering providerAttend and oversee key external catering events where requiredDrive consistency, efficiency and a positive kitchen cultureAbout you Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or equivalent senior leadership role, ideally within banqueting, weddings or high-volume eventsStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a teamConfident delivering high-quality food at scale with consistency and attention to detailHighly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skillsCommercially aware with experience managing food costs, labour and budgetsPassionate about fresh, seasonal food and maintaining high standardsCalm under pressure with a hands-on, lead-from-the-front approachStrong xjdpvnf understanding of food safety and allergen managementFull UK driving licence and access to transport due to our rural locationWorking pattern 45 days per weekShifts aligned to event schedules including a mix of daytime and evening workWeekends and bank holidays required as part of an events businessFlexibility essential to meet the demands of a busy events calendarWhat we offer A senior leadership role within a well-established and respected events venueThe opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing kitchen teamCreative input into menus, food presentation and business growthStrong support from an experienced and professional management teamA positive, family-run working environmentCompany pension schemeChristmas Day offREF-228 045