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Event Sous Chef

United Kingdom, London 45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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This is a premium, multi-site operation delivering restaurant dining, private dining and large-scale events. Events range from 25-cover private dining to 400-guest standing receptions, including bowl food, finger food and seated dinners for 100–200 guests. Brigade size varies depending on the event, from small teams of three chefs and a KP for intimate functions, to a larger brigade for high-volume events. You will work closely with the Head Chefs and Senior Management Team to ensure exceptional food quality across restaurants, events and the production kitchen. This role is hands-on and event-led, requiring strong leadership, organisation and the ability to perform under pressure. You will run and execute events, support planning and logistics, and lead event kitchen teams from preparation through to service and breakdown. You will also oversee and actively support the Private Dining Room (25 covers), delivering both restaurant and event menus as part of the events remit. During quieter periods, you will support all kitchens on site, ensuring consistency and standards are maintained across the business.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the Head Chefs in the daily management of multi-site kitchen operations
  • Take ownership of sections or sites and deputise in the Head Chef’s absence
  • Lead event kitchens, ensuring smooth preparation, service and breakdown
  • Deliver high-quality food consistently across restaurants, events and production
  • Work closely with the central production kitchen to manage bulk preparation and distribution
  • Contribute to menu development, tastings and seasonal changes
  • Recruit, train and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters
  • Foster a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture
  • Maintain the highest food safety, allergen and hygiene standards (HACCP compliant)
  • Support stock control, GP management, portion control and waste reduction

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a premium or high-volume environment
  • Experience across events, multiple outlets or production kitchens (highly desirable)
  • Strong leadership skills with confidence managing temporary or varied brigades
  • Comfortable with flexible schedules and event-led operations
  • Able to perform under pressure across high-volume, multi-service environments
  • Strong knowledge of modern British, European or premium cuisine concepts
  • Excellent understanding of food safety and compliance
  • Passion for quality, consistency and guest experience

What we offer

  • Personal Development and Training opportunities
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
  • Eye care
  • A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
  • Family friendly support
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • A holiday purchase scheme
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Recognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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