Event Sous Chef

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 operationOvertime paid back in lieu25 + 7 paid holiday days per yearDay off on your birthdayExcellent 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 ExecutiveChef 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