Event Chef - Flexible Hours | Prestigious Events & Venues

HR-CL Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Prestigious events & venues

Competitive pay

Job summary

HR-CL Ltd is seeking talented Event Chefs to join a flexible, responsive team covering Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. You will choose the hours you work and contribute to a range of prestigious events with high standards of food and service.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, collaborating with event teams, and delivering memorable dining experiences. If you are passionate about food and thrive in busy settings, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous professional chef experience.
• Genuine passion for food and delivering great quality.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Flexibility to work at different events and venues.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality food for a variety of events.
• Working alongside professional kitchen and event teams.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Helping to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.
• Working efficiently in busy, fast-paced event environments.
• Adapting to different menus, venues and event requirements.

Skills

Professional chef experience

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Event Chef - Flexible Hours | Prestigious Events & Venues

Love food, enjoy variety, and want to choose when you work?

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic Event Chefs to join our growing team, working across some of the most prestigious events and well-known venues in Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs who want the freedom and flexibility of choosing when they work, while being part of exciting events where no two days are quite the same.

Whether you’re an experienced chef looking for extra hours, a chef wanting greater flexibility around your personal life, or simply looking for something different from the traditional kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality food for a variety of events
• Working alongside professional kitchen and event teams
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene
• Helping to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests
• Working efficiently in busy, fast-paced event environments
• Adapting to different menus, venues and event requirements

What we’re looking for

• Previous professional chef experience
• A genuine passion for food and delivering great quality
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• A reliable and professional approach
• Flexibility to work at different events and venues

What we offer

£17.00–£20.00 per hour, depending on experience and the role.

Choose your own hours - work when it suits you.

• Opportunities to work at
• prestigious events and famous locations.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Variety – no two events are the same.
• Opportunities for regular work.
• Work alongside experienced hospitality professionals.
• The chance to build your event and hospitality experience.

We understand that life doesn’t always fit around a traditional Monday-to-Friday job. That’s why we offer our chefs the opportunity to take control of their working hours and choose the events and shifts that work for them.

From exclusive private functions and corporate events to large-scale celebrations and prestigious venues, you’ll have the opportunity to work in exciting environments while doing what you love.

If you’re a passionate chef looking for flexibility, great events and competitive pay, we’d love to hear from you.