Canapé Chef - Events Catering

Corecruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39-hour contract

Paid overtime for evening events

TOIL for weekend shifts

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Chef uniform provided

Non-slip shoes provided

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Corecruitment is seeking a talented Canapé Chef for premium events across London venues, delivering fresh canapés and bowl food.

You will work with an experienced Head Chef, support operations, and mentor junior staff; 39-hour contract, overtime and TOIL.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Events Chef or Canapé Chef.
• Strong background in premium hospitality or events.
• Passion for fresh food and exceptional presentation.
• Able to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Organised, hands-on and quality driven.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare premium canapés, bowl food and event menus.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver multiple events to exceptional standards.
• Maintain high food safety and presentation.
• Support menu development and new ideas.
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs.
• Mentor and support trainee chefs.
• Maintain high food safety and compliance standards.
• Support events at venues across London when required.

Skills

Event catering

Premium hospitality

Mentoring

Organization

Reliability

Job description

Canapé Chef - Events Catering - South London - £36,000-£40,000

Canapé Chef | Events Catering | Fresh Food | Hospitality | London Venues | 39 Hours

We're recruiting a talented Canapé Chef to join a busy events kitchen, delivering premium catering across some of London's most prestigious venues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with a passion for canapés, bowl food and event catering, working alongside an experienced Head Chef while supporting a unique organisation that changes lives through hospitality training and education

Salary & Benefits

• £36,000-£40,000 DOE
• 39-hour contract
• Paid overtime for evening events
• TOIL for weekend shifts
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Chef uniform provided
• Non-slip shoes provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career opportunities

Why You’ll Love It

• Produce premium canapés and bowl food.
• Cater for prestigious events across London.
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Support events at iconic venues.
• Variety between kitchen production and live events.
• Be part of a team making a genuine social impact.

The Role

• Prepare premium canapés, bowl food and event menus.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver multiple events to exceptional standards.
• Maintain excellent food quality and presentation.
• Support menu development and new food ideas.
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs.
• Mentor and support trainee chefs.
• Maintain high food safety and compliance standards.
• Support events at venues across London when required.

About You

• Experience as an Events Chef or Canapé Chef.
• Strong background in premium hospitality or events.
• Passion for fresh food and exceptional presentation.
• Able to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Organised, hands‑on and quality driven.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long‑term roles.