Seasonal Event Chef

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking Seasonal Event Chefs for two prestigious venues, Royal Armouries Venues (Leeds) and National Railway Museum (York). The role is permanent with a zero-hour contract and offers flexible hours, mainly during the peak events season from October to December.

Pay is up to £16.27 per hour (DOE), with opportunities for ongoing work beyond the peak season. Based across Leeds and York, you will cook to event specifications, ensure food safety, and work with kitchen and

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience within events, banqueting, hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food in line with event specifications and company standards.
• Support the delivery of a wide range of events across both venues.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen compliance.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and service.
• Assist with stock management, food storage, and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Event chef experience

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Job description

Seasonal Event Chef
Locations: Royal Armouries Venues, Leeds & National Railway Museum, York
Contract Type: Permanent, Zero-Hour Contract
Pay Rate: Up to £16.27 per hour (DOE)

About the Role

We are seeking talented and passionate Event Chefs to join our team on a permanent zero-hour contract. While work will be available throughout the year, the majority of hours will be during our peak events season from October to December, supporting a busy programme of conferences, dinners, Christmas parties and private events.

Based across two prestigious venues – Royal Armouries Venues in Leeds and the National Railway Museum in York – this is an excellent opportunity for chefs looking for flexible work within a professional events environment, with the potential for ongoing opportunities beyond the peak season.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food in line with event specifications and company standards.
• Support the delivery of a wide range of events across both venues.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen compliance.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and service.
• Assist with stock management, food storage, and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Previous chef experience within events, banqueting, hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and seasonal peak periods.
• Ability to travel between Leeds and York when required.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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