Heaton House Farm

Banqueting & Events Head Chef Heaton House Farm - Stable Yard Catering 4-5 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 you'll be doing Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service Deliver consistently high-quality food for weddings, private events, corporate functions and external catering events Take overall responsibility for all food production across onsite and offsite operations Manage, inspire and develop the kitchen team including Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chefs, CDPs and support staff Oversee food preparation, service and presentation to ensure exceptional standards Plan rotas in line with event schedules, labour budgets and business needs Manage ordering, supplier relationships and stock control Maintain tight control of food costs, margins, portioning and waste Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences Lead menu development and continuous improvement of the food offering Support the growth and promotion of Stable Yard Catering as an external catering provider Attend and oversee key external catering events where required Drive consistency, efficiency and a positive kitchen culture About you Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or equivalent senior leadership role, ideally within banqueting, weddings or high-volume events Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team Confident delivering high-quality food at scale with consistency and attention to detail Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skills Commercially aware with experience managing food costs, labour and budgets Passionate about fresh, seasonal food and maintaining high standards Calm under pressure with a hands-on, lead-from-the-front approach Strong understanding of food safety and allergen management Full UK driving licence and access to transport due to our rural location Working pattern 4-5 days per week Shifts aligned to event schedules including a mix of daytime and evening work Weekends and bank holidays required as part of an events business Flexibility essential to meet the demands of a busy events calendar What we offer A senior leadership role within a well-established and respected events venue The opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing kitchen team Creative input into menus, food presentation and business growth Strong support from an experienced and professional management team A positive, family-run working environment Company pension scheme Christmas Day off REF-

Heaton House Farm is an award-winning venue on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Banqueting Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at Stableyard Catering, the North West's caterer of the year at The Wedding Industry Awards. The role is ideally full time and permanent working 4 days per week, with hours usually 8am - 6:30pm. About the Role: As Banqueting Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Sous and Head Chef in overseeing all aspects of the banqueting kitchen. You will help lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding food for weddings, corporate events, private dining and large-scale functions - ensuring consistency, creativity and excellence at every stage. Key Responsibilities: Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen Lead by example in delivering exceptional food quality and presentation Ensure all dishes are prepared and served to the highest standards and within time constraints Support with menu development, food tastings and bespoke client requests Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff Oversee food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards in line with regulations Help with stock control, ordering and minimising waste What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a banqueting, hotel or events environment A strong background in high-volume, quality food production A natural leader with excellent organisational and time management skills A passion for food and attention to detail Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification (or willing to obtain) Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines We operate a TOIL system to ensure good work-life balance. What we offer in return A rewarding experience - working as part of a friendly, award-winning team Variety - no two days are ever the same! Support - we are a friendly family run company and care about our team like they are part of the family Progression - as our company grows, so can you! Flexibility - this includes flexibility in working days (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) and working hours (we don't work Christmas Day or Boxing Day!) Staff events - we work hard but enjoy spending time celebrating our success Guest experience - you get to stay overnight at the farm to experience our rooms! Discounts - we believe in giving back, so you get discounts on tickets and products! Staff Referral scheme - Rewards for bringing more team players to our family TOIL system - time off in lieu offered for extra hours worked Insurance - life & permanent health insurance (after qualifying period) Pension Scheme 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, prorate for part-time) - increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days Reward programmes - we recognise and reward those who have worked for us for a long time Free car parking! REF-

Heaton House Farm is an award-winning venue on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Banqueting Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at Stableyard Catering, the North West's caterer of the year at The Wedding Industry Awards. The role is ideally full time and permanent working 4 days per week, withhours usually 8am - 6:30pm click apply for full job details