Canapé Sous Chef - Events

Canapé Sous Chef - Events - Surrey - £35,000 to £40,000

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We're recruiting a Canapé Sous Chef to join a high-end events and hospitality operation delivering premium catering across some of the South-East and London's most prestigious venues. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday (around 80% of the time), based within a professional production kitchen in Surrey , while also supporting the training and development of aspiring event chefs within the wider team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Canapé Sous Chef to work within a structured, professional kitchen environment focused on refined canapé production, corporate events and high-quality hospitality food.
The Offer
£35,000 - £40,000 salary DOE
39-hour contract
Predominantly Monday to Friday operation
Overtime paid for evening events
TOIL provided for weekend shifts
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free meals on duty
Chef uniform + non-slip shoes provided
Strong work–life balance vs restaurants
The Operation
Premium London events & hospitality operation.
Production kitchen supporting multiple London venues.
Corporate events, canapés & high-end hospitality.
Multi-site event catering across prestigious venues.
Structured and highly organised kitchen environment.
Combination of production kitchen + on-site event.
Supportive and team-focused culture.
The Food
High-end canapé and bowl food production.
Modern British & seasonal menus.
Refined, detail-driven presentation.
Premium corporate hospitality & luxury events.
Fresh, creative and ingredient-led food.
Fast-paced production with consistency essential.
The Role
Lead canapé preparation and event food production.
Manage multiple event orders simultaneously.
Support and mentor junior chefs within the team.
Help train and develop aspiring event chefs.
Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency.
Assist with stock control, ordering and wastage.
Input into menu development and seasonal ideas.
About You
You must have experience within events or premium hospitality catering.
Strong canapé and high-volume events experience required. 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