Sous Chef – High-Impact London Events & Production

Corecruitment

England

On-site

GBP 41,000 - 50,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus
Paid overtime
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff meals provided daily

Job summary

Corecruitment is seeking a Sous Chef for Events & Production in North-East London. You will support daily production, lead teams at live events across London and deliver premium dining alongside high-volume catering.

The role requires managing permanent, freelance and agency chefs and ensuring top quality, cost control, and smooth logistics. Ideal candidates have strong event catering backgrounds, are calm under pressure, and can adapt to different venues and service styles while maintaining

Qualifications

  • Experienced Sous Chef from events, contract catering or multi-site operations.
  • Strong fresh-food and event catering background.
  • Comfortable with both 10-cover dinners and large-scale events.
  • Confident leading teams in busy environments.
  • Calm, organised and hands-on.
  • Reliable and looking for a long-term opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef with daily production.
  • Lead teams during live events across London.
  • Deliver both 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 different venues and service styles.

Skills

Event catering experience
Team leadership
High-volume service
Calm under pressure

Job description

Corecruitment is seeking a Sous Chef for Events & Production in North-East London. You will support daily production, lead teams at live events across London and deliver premium dining alongside high-volume catering.

The role requires managing permanent, freelance and agency chefs and ensuring top quality, cost control, and smooth logistics. Ideal candidates have strong event catering backgrounds, are calm under pressure, and can adapt to different venues and service styles while maintaining

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