Head Chef Banqueting

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Full-Time

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Permanent

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FAIRMONT

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FAIRMONT CHESHIRE, Knutsford, United Kingdom

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Head Chef Banqueting

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Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

As Head Chef, Banqueting at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, you will lead the culinary vision and daily operations of our Events Kitchen, delivering exceptional cuisine for weddings, corporate functions, and large‑scale celebrations. This role is central to shaping memorable dining experiences that reflect Fairmont’s renowned standards of elegance, creativity, and precision. You will inspire and guide a talented brigade, craft innovative seasonal menus, and ensure flawless execution across all banqueting events.

Job Description

• Reporting to the Executive Head Chef the Head Chef will lead all aspects of the Banqueting Kitchen, ensuring seamless delivery of high‑quality dishes for events of all sizes.
• Design and develop seasonal, innovative menus in partnership with the Executive Chef, showcasing premium ingredients and modern techniques.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a skilled team of chefs, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with clients, event planners, and internal stakeholders to create bespoke culinary experiences tailored to each occasion.
• Oversee stock management, procurement, and cost control to maximise profitability while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Uphold strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations at all times.
• Stay current with culinary trends and integrate new ideas to elevate the Fairmont banqueting offering.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations including production schedules, plating standards, and quality control.
• Work closely with Events, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction.
• Conduct regular team briefings, performance reviews, and training programmes to support professional development.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and support Fairmont’s commitment to responsible hospitality.
• Maintain a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to ensure guest expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Demonstrate flexibility and multi‑skilling as required to support the wider culinary and hotel operation.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in high‑volume banqueting or luxury hotel kitchens

• Proven leadership at Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef level

• NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent)

• Level 3 Food Safety (essential)

• Strong knowledge of UK food safety, allergens, and HACCP

• Demonstrated ability to manage costs, menus, and large‑scale production

• Additional Information

• What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:

• Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount

• Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)

• 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants

• Colleague restaurant

• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!

• You will benefit from training and development opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension

• 28 days of holiday including public holidays

• 1-5 days service award based on length of service

• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide

• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people

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• Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

• When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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• YOUR PASSION SHINE

• We foster

• our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with

• each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in

• being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability

• initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to

• make your own meaningful impact.

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• We take pride

• in promoting heartfelt hospitality with

• a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence

• and emotional intelligence. We pioneer

• a committed and sustainable approach

• to luxury, encouraging

• openness and inclusivity. We value

• new encounters with colleagues and

• guests from all horizons with a goal

• of creating a distinctive culture together.

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