This is a fast-paced, varied role covering weddings, corporate events, afternoon tea service and production kitchen output, including patisserie.

Working closely with the Executive Head Chef and Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every event runs smoothly, every plate meets our standards, and the kitchen operates efficiently under pressure.

This is a key position in the kitchen. Success comes down to organisation, leadership and consistency - especially during high-volume events.

If you enjoy structured, fast-paced service and take pride in cooking with exceptional ingredients, this role will suit you.

Our Ethos

At Doddington, our food is driven by provenance, seasonality, and a close connection to the estate.

We work closely with our kitchen garden, using hyper-seasonal produce grown just metres from the kitchen, and champion estate-reared Doddington beef and game across our menus.

This is a kitchen where ingredients lead the offer. Simplicity, quality and respect for produce are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re looking for a chef who values this approach and takes pride in cooking with fresh, local ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of weddings, corporate events, and private functions

• Leading kitchen service during busy event periods

• Overseeing prep and production to ensure readiness across multiple events

• Supporting afternoon tea and patisserie production

• Maintaining consistency in food quality, presentation, and portioning

• Supervising and developing junior chefs and kitchen assistants

• Ensuring smooth communication between kitchen and front of house teams

• Managing stock, reducing waste, and supporting cost control

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a high-volume environment

• Experience in banqueting, events or large-scale service

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple services at once

• Confidence leading a team during busy service

• A genuine passion for seasonal, estate-led produce

• A good understanding of pastry and afternoon tea

• Calm under pressure with a hands-on approach

Benefits:

• Share of staff tips

• Discounted or free food

• Employee discount across retail areas

• Company events

• Free on-site parking

• Long-service rewards

• Additional two days’ annual leave after five years’ service

To Apply: Please send your CV to jordan.cody@doddingtonhall.com