Overview
We’re recruiting a Two Sous Chef’s to join a fast-growing, premium London event caterer delivering high-end corporate events, luxury private functions and major multi-day productions across London! This is an exciting opportunity to join a serious food-led business with strong leadership, real structure and big plans for the year ahead for an Event Sous Chef in London.
The offer
- £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Predominantly Monday–Friday operation
- Overtime paid back in lieu
- 25 + 7 paid holiday days per year
- Day off on your birthday
- Excellent work/life balance for the events sector
The operation
- Premium corporate events, private functions and large-scale productions.
- Multi-day shows and major sporting events.
- Seasonal, creative and quality-led menus delivered at scale.
- South London central production kitchen with London venue partnerships.
- Strong Executive Chef and clear kitchen structure.
The role
We are hiring for two distinct Sous Chef positions within the team:
Production Sous Chef
- Support the Head Chef with day-to-day production from HQ.
- Manage seasonal freelance chef teams and food handlers.
- Oversee large-scale food production and event dispatch.
- Ensure all food safety, H&S and allergen standards are maintained.
- Support stock control, ordering and GP performance.
Development / Tasting Sous Chef
- Organise and deliver high-end client tastings.
- Support menu development and product innovation.
- Work closely with the Executive
- Chef on seasonal menu creation.
- Maintain exceptional presentation standards for premium clients.
- Support execution of live events across London when required.
The Sous Chefs
- Proven Sous Chef experience within events, hospitality or high-volume catering.
- Confident operating within structured, high-performance kitchens.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
