Sous Chef - Events & Production

Sous Chef - Events & Production - East London - £45,000 + Bonus

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We're recruiting a Sous Chef to join a growing, family-run events and catering business delivering across London venues and large-scale corporate events .
This is a varied role combining central production, on-site events and premium dining , working closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef across a well-structured and supportive operation.
The Offer
Up to £45,000 salary
Bonus scheme (year-end, team-based)
45-hour contract, 5 days out of 7
Paid overtime when required
Well-managed hours – no excessive working weeks
Company pension scheme
Staff meals provided daily
Employee Assistance Programme (including family support)
Private medical insurance
The Operation
Established, family-run business with 40+ years of history.
Strong growth across London events and corporate catering.
Multi-site operation across a range of venues.
Calm, organised and professional kitchen culture.
The Food
High-quality, modern event catering at all scales.
Intimate dining from 10 covers through to large-scale events.
Canapés, bowl food, corporate lunches and plated dinners.
Events ranging from 100–600 covers, up to 5,000+ guests.
Strong focus on consistency, execution and presentation.
The Role
Support daily production and corporate catering operations.
Lead and deliver events across multiple London venues.
Manage and organise teams of chefs, including agency staff.
Maintain high food standards alongside strong cost control.
Adapt across different kitchens, venues and service styles.
Work closely with senior chefs on planning and delivery.
About You
Proven Sous Chef experience within events, multi-site or contract catering.
Confident delivering both premium small-scale dining and high-volume events. xwzovoh
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