Sous Chef - Events

We're recruiting a Sous Chef to join a fast-growing, family-run events and catering company based in East London. This is a unique Sous Chef opportunity where high-end intimate dining, large-scale corporate events and multi-site production combine with a genuinely supportive kitchen culture. You'll work alongside the Executive Chef and Head Chef across a Central Production Unit and various London venues, leading teams and delivering exceptional food at every scale.

If you are a confident Sous Chef with strong events experience, comfortable managing both intimate premium dinners and 5,000-cover operations, and thrive in a calm, well-organised kitchen - this is a standout opportunity in East London.

The offer

Up to £45,000 per annumBonus scheme (year-end, point-based team distribution)45-hour contract, 5 out of 7 daysPaid overtime when requiredWell-managed hours - no excessive 70–80 hour weeksCompany pension schemeStaff meals provided dailyEmployee Assistance Programme (including family support)Private medical insurance

The operation & food

Family-run business with 40+ years of history, currently in a strong period of growth.Multi-site events and corporate catering model operating across London.Extremely varied food offering: high-end intimate dinners (10 covers), canapés and bowl food, corporate lunches, sit-down dinners and award dinners up to 600 guests, and large-scale events up to 5,000 covers.Calm, structured and professional kitchen environment.

The role

Oversee daily corporate site catering including lunch services.Lead and deliver large-scale events and hospitality across multiple London venues.Manage teams of chefs including agency staff - up to 10–12 at peak periods.Maintain exceptional food standards alongside strong cost control.Adapt quickly across different venues, kitchens and service styles.

The ideal Sous Chef

Proven Sous Chef experience within multi-site, events or contract catering environments.Confident managing both small premium operations and high-volume large-scale events.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