Senior Sous Chef - Events

Job Title

Senior Sous Chef, Events

Location & Sector

Central London – Events

Salary & Hours

£43,000 – £45,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) + paid overtime (1.5× for 45‑hour contract). Working pattern: 4 days on, 3 days off, Sundays closed.

Benefits

• Paid overtime at 1.5× beyond 45 hours
• Christmas off and most of August closed
• Personal day and volunteering days available
• Medical cover
• Discount on company products
• Limited weekend work – only about half a weekend a week

Responsibilities

The Senior Sous Chef will oversee all areas of events and production, working within a full‑time team of four chefs and additional support chefs on busy functions. Duties include:

• Ensuring high‑quality fine‑dining service at events from formal lunches and dinners to canapes, bowl food functions and buffets.
• Managing and leading kitchen staff during busy events.
• Co‑ordinating with front‑of‑house and logistics teams to deliver seamless service.
• Maintaining standards of food safety, hygiene and quality.

Qualifications

• Senior Sous Chef or equivalent experience with high‑end event work.
• Proven experience in events, conferencing and banqueting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage kitchen teams on large, busy events.
• Working in a 45‑hour contract environment with Overtime available.

Additional Information

Single site role based in Central London. Functions range from 30 to 160 guests. Only chefs currently residing in the UK with the right to work can apply.