Events Sous Chef: Premium Dining & Live Events

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Paid overtime

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Staff meals provided daily

Well-managed hours

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for events and production across London. Based from a central North:East London kitchen, you will support production, lead live-event teams and deliver premium dining from canapés to plated dinners.

The role combines production, premium dining and high-volume catering, with paid overtime and a 45-hour week. You’ll manage permanent, freelance and agency chefs and contribute to cost control and logistics.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef with events or contract catering background.
• Experience in both small and large scale events.
• Able to lead teams and manage live service.
• Calm, organised and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily production.
• Lead teams during live events across London.
• Deliver premium dining and high-volume catering.
• Manage permanent, freelance and agency chefs.
• Support event planning, preparation and logistics.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and cost control.
• Adapt confidently between venues and service styles.

Skills

Team leadership

Event catering

Fresh food

Large-scale events

Multi-site operations

Hands-on

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for events and production across London. Based from a central North:East London kitchen, you will support production, lead live-event teams and deliver premium dining from canapés to plated dinners.

The role combines production, premium dining and high-volume catering, with paid overtime and a 45-hour week. You’ll manage permanent, freelance and agency chefs and contribute to cost control and logistics.