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Sous Chef - Banqueting

Contract

Full Time

Location

Doddington Hall

HOURS

45

CLOSING DATE

May 11, 2026

We’re looking for a strong, organised Sous Chef to support the delivery of high-quality food across our busy banqueting operation.

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 & 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.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • 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

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work with outstanding estate-grown and locally sourced produce
  • A supportive and professional kitchen environment
  • A strong focus on work-life balance within a structured 45-hour contract
  • Career development within a growing estate operation
  • Staff benefits and discounts across the estate

Why This Role Matters

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.

To apply, please send your CV: jordan.cody@doddingtonhall.com

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Food & Beverage Trainee Supervisor (Apprenticeship)

Contract

Full Time

Location

Doddington Hall

CLOSING DATE

May 18, 2026

Join Doddington Hall and start your hospitality career with hands-on experience, competitive pay and real opportunities to progress.

Looking to kickstart your career in hospitality? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, earn and grow with a workplace-based apprenticeship at Doddington Hall.

As a Food & Beverage Trainee Supervisor, you’ll gain real hands-on experience in a busy hospitality environment while working towards a recognised qualification, with all training delivered in the workplace. No classrooms, no college days – just real experience, real skills and real career progression.

As part of this role, you’ll be working across all of Doddington Hall’s venues, including:

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Events and functions

Your apprenticeship training will be completed on the job, supported by your team and training provider.

Key Responsibilities

  • Helping run day-to-day service and keeping everything running smoothly
  • Supporting and guiding team members during busy shifts
  • Preparing and serving drinks and food
  • Welcoming customers, taking bookings, and creating a great first impression
  • Talking to customers about the menu and recommending dishes or specials
  • Handling payments and helping resolve customer issues
  • Keeping work areas clean, safe and organised
  • Checking stock and making sure everything is ready for service

Learning opportunities

  • Team leadership and confidence
  • Customer service and communication
  • Organisation and time management
  • Food safety and hygiene
  • Sales and upselling skills

What we’re looking for:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • An interest in hospitality, food, or events
  • Someone reliable, friendly, and motivated

No previous experience necessary – we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Why this role is great for you:

  • Learn entirely on the job – no need to attend college
  • Earn more than a typical apprenticeship
  • Gain real work experience from day one
  • Build confidence and transferable skills
  • Start a clear career path in hospitality

Pay

Pay will be above the standard apprenticeship minimum wage. The exact rate will be discussed at interview and may vary depending on experience and suitability.

Benefits

  • Staff discount across Doddington Hall venues
  • Team social events and functions paid for by the business
  • Earn while you learn with a recognised qualification
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Real opportunities to progress into supervisory and management roles

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role to: LeahBarr@doddingtonhall.com

We encourage early applications, as the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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