Banqueting and Events Head Chef

Banqueting and Events Head Chef at The Grand Hotel: Brighton

As our Events Business kicks off again and we look to a busy year ahead, we are looking to strengthen our Kitchen Brigade and are looking for a Head Chef at the top of their game, to join our highly successful team at The Grand Hotel, Brighton. 

The Grand is at the centre of a thousand tales, the location of a million memories and a champion for all things Brighton & Hove. We are fizzing with anticipation and excitement for the next stage of our own journey…Is it time to start the next chapter in yours? 

Don’t let the exciting opportunity to join our #exceptionalteam in the role of Banqueting and Events Head Chef pass you by. We’re progressive, independent, and free-spirited - it’s just the fabric of the building that’s historic, not our approach to business! If you’re looking for the #bestplacetowork, look no further! 

Our Events business is renowned. An onsite team with decades of experience running large scale events for global clients, and a reputation for delivering the best banqueting food locally, makes The Grand Brighton the place to surprise, delight and entertain. This position will certainly be a key contributor to the continued success of our Events delivery! 

You will report directly to the Executive Head Chef, with a primary responsibility of ensuring that the Events brigade are delivering a fantastic standard at all times, focused on the highest quality and appearance of each finished plate before serving to the customer whether that be for a high-profile banquet expertly executed for 500, the perfect meal to accompany a special Wedding Day or a light lunch for hundreds (up to 800) of conference attendees. 

As a Sous or Head Chef already for at least 3 years, you’ll have extensive experience in a high volume but “a la carte” standard food production and have strong leadership skills. You’ll love to teach and develop chefs and be able to communicate well at all levels. It gets busy so you’ll need to be extremely organised but calm under pressure whilst maintaining exceptional standards. This is a hands-on role – you’ll be a role model for the team you work within! 

Banqueting and Events Head Chef: Benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a market leading and unrivalled benefits package including a share of service charge, complimentary gym facilities, hotel recognition scheme and incentive programme (including cinema tickets, free dinner & afternoon tea, cash rewards), discounted use of hotel facilities, workplace pension & life assurance, employee assistance programme, and a high street, local attraction & retail perks and discount programme. 
 
If you are truly passionate about delivering the highest standards and see yourself as part of a diverse, award winning team who deliver amazing hospitality consistently, then apply now - this IS a step worth taking!  

#knowwhereyoubelong 

We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can be their full self, contribute and feel like they truly belong working here at The Grand, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds to broaden the diversity within our teams. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible for everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or require additional support. If you would like us to make any adjustments during the application process, please do contact andi.hirons@grandbrighton.co.uk or one of the people team on 01273 224300.