Event Sous Chef

Jubilee Catering Recruitment; Bathampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium catering company in Bathampton is searching for an experienced Event Sous Chef. This role involves providing culinary leadership for high-end events, ensuring quality and presentation of dishes, and collaborating on menu plans. Ideal candidates should have a strong fresh-food background and experience at the Sous Chef level, preferably in high-volume catering environments. Competitive salary of up to £48,000 and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

High salary up to £48,000

Wide variety of high-end events

Strong company benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in fresh food preparation.
• Prior experience working at Sous Chef level, especially in events is preferred.
• Ability to maintain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations as Event Sous Chef.
• Deliver high-quality food for premium events.
• Ensure presentation and portion control across dishes.
• Collaborate on menu planning with the Head Chef.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Strong fresh-food background

Experience at Sous Chef level

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail and presentation

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Overview

An established, high-end events business in Bath is looking to recruit an experienced Event Sous Chef to support the delivery of premium events, including celebrity weddings, high-profile private functions and large-scale conferences.

This is a hands-on role within a well-structured operation, producing fresh, high-quality food at volume, with strong attention to detail and presentation throughout.

Role and responsibilities

• Provide hands-on culinary leadership as Event Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume events environment
• Support the delivery of premium events, including celebrity weddings, high-profile private functions and large-scale conferences
• Ensure consistent quality, portion control, and presentation across all dishes
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and wider events team to plan menus and staffing for each event
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with company policies
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff where applicable

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £48,000
• A wide variety of high-end events and prestigious clients
• Strong company benefits
• Genuine career progression as the business continues to grow

Ideal candidate

• A strong fresh-food background
• Experience working at Sous Chef level (events or high-volume preferred)
• The ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for quality, organisation and consistency

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys the pace and variety of events catering and wants to be part of a professional, ambitious business.

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