Events Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Catering

Company of Cooks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare app access

Family friendly support

Holiday purchase scheme

Social events

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Company of Cooks in London seeks an experienced Events Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead culinary delivery for diverse events at Southbank Centre. You will oversee high-volume operations across cafes, a Pizza Bar, and event catering, ensuring excellence in food quality and service.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive events experience, and a commitment to top-tier hygiene and standards. Salary £45,000 per annum; 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef experience in a large, fast-paced catering operation.
• Strong events and large-scale catering experience.
• Background in contract catering, venues or high-volume environments.
• Excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food across a busy catering operation.
• Lead planning and delivery of events from small functions to large-scale events.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across cafes, a Pizza Bar, and event catering.
• Organise and manage food preparation for smooth service.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety and kitchen standards.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Events catering

Leadership

High-volume operations

Job description

Company of Cooks in London seeks an experienced Events Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead culinary delivery for diverse events at Southbank Centre. You will oversee high-volume operations across cafes, a Pizza Bar, and event catering, ensuring excellence in food quality and service.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive events experience, and a commitment to top-tier hygiene and standards. Salary £45,000 per annum; 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days.