Event Production and Service Chef

Sodexo Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering and event service provider in Edinburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Event Production and Service Chef. You will prepare a range of menus, ensuring quality and seasonality are at the heart of the dishes. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in event service. This role offers casual hours at £15 per hour in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow production plans and product specs from the Kitchen management team.
• Ensure all food safety documentation is completed accurately.
• Support event service in multiple different venues.
• Work on various menu styles from sandwiches to high-end fine dining.

Skills

Excellent communication Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in event service and preparation

Education

Food Safety Level 2 qualification minimum

Job description

Heritage Portfolio are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Event Production and Service Chef to join the team at our Central Production Kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh. We operate within some of Scotland’s leading cultural destinations, including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, V&A Dundee, Mansfield Traquair, the Signet Library and Perth and Musselburgh Racecourses.

With an emphasis on fresh, made from scratch cooking, our culinary teams execute outstanding catering and event services, from private dining, weddings and corporate clients to exceptional in‑house café services. Under the guidance of our Head Chef and culinary development team, you will prepare and deliver a range of menus, from deli‑style retail offers to high‑end fine dining experiences, all with our overarching ethos of quality, seasonality, provenance and flavour at their heart.

Package Description

• Casual hours
• £15 per hour

Main Responsibilities

As an Event Production & Service chef your main responsibilities will be:

• Following production plans and product specs set out daily from the Kitchen management team
• Ensuring that all relative food safety documentation is completed accurately
• To support with event service in multiple different venues
• To be able to work on a variety of different menu styles from sandwiches, cakes & pastry to high‑end fine dining for both production and service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication Skills
• Attention to detail and punctuality
• Experience in event service and preparation

Desirable:

• Food Safety Level 2 qualification minimum

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub‑segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in‑house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.