Senior Sous Chef – Luxury Events & Catering – London – Up to £45,000 + Overtime

We’re recruiting a Senior Sous Chef to join a premium events and luxury catering business delivering high-end food across some of London’s most prestigious venues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events chef to join a fast-paced, highly respected operation with a strong focus on premium hospitality, large-scale events and exceptional food standards.

The Offer

• Up to £45,000 salary
• Paid overtime
• Additional earnings during busy events periods
• Predominantly Monday to Friday
• Late-night taxis provided when needed
• Excellent work–life balance for the sector
• Strong long-term development opportunities

The Operation

• Luxury events and premium catering business.
• High-end corporate, private and VIP events.
• Central production kitchen plus live event delivery.
• Fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.
• Well-established and highly respected London operation.

The Food

• Fine-dining level event catering.
• High-end canapés and bowl food.
• Plated dinners and premium hospitality.
• Fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Modern British and European menus.

The Role

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen leadership.
• Lead kitchen operations across prep and live events.
• Manage and motivate junior chefs during service.
• Oversee event execution across multiple service styles.
• Maintain high standards across food quality and presentation.
• Support ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Assist with staffing, training and day-to-day kitchen management.
• Ensure smooth delivery during high-volume premium events.
• Lead by example in fast-paced event environments.

About You

• Current Senior Sous Chef or experienced Junior Sous ready to step up.
• Must have luxury events or premium catering experience.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com