Sous Chef - Banqueting

Are you a Sous Chef looking to progress your career within a high-volume hotel and events operation?

Join the brigade at De Vere Wokefield, where our kitchen operation delivers high-volume conferences, events, weddings and all-day dining across our restaurant, bar and lounge spaces.

In return, this role offers £40,549 per year plus excellent benefits including free use of the gym facilities, a complimentary 2-night stay with us every year, additional overnight stays for £50 per room, time off over the Christmas period and a paid day off for your birthday in addition to your holiday entitlement.

As a Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to deliver consistently high standards across all of our food outlets. Working across all areas of the kitchen, you’ll remain hands-on during service while supporting stock control, food cost management and kitchen organisation to ensure the smooth running of the operation.

You’ll also play an important role in developing the brigade through coaching, mentoring and training junior chefs, helping to create a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.

What we look for in a

Sous Chef

• Previous experience within a Sous Chef role in a high-volume hotel, conference or banqueting environment
• Proven experience delivering high-quality food whilst maintaining consistency during busy service periods
• A strong team player who leads by example and remains calm under pressure
• Experience supporting stock management, ordering processes and food cost control
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and high standards
• A passion for coaching and developing junior chefs within the brigade
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety and kitchen compliance standards
• Most importantly, a positive, hands-on and supportive approach within the kitchen team

The Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Sous Chef - Banquetting.

• £40,549 per year plus a share of the Restaurant service charge
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at

Wokefield Estate

there really is something for everyone.

Your commute

just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.