Overview
We’re recruiting a Sous Chef to join a fast-growing, family-run events and catering company based in East London. This is a unique Sous Chef opportunity where high-end intimate dining, large-scale corporate events and multi-site production combine with a genuinely supportive kitchen culture. You’ll work alongside the Executive Chef and Head Chef across a Central Production Unit and various London venues, leading teams and delivering exceptional food at every scale.
If you are a confident Sous Chef with strong events experience, comfortable managing both intimate premium dinners and 5,000-cover operations, and thrive in a calm, well-organised kitchen – this is a standout opportunity in East London.
The offer
- Up to £45,000 per annum
- Bonus scheme (year-end, point-based team distribution)
- 45-hour contract, 5 out of 7 days
- Paid overtime when required
- Well-managed hours – no excessive 70–80 hour weeks
- Company pension scheme
- Staff meals provided daily
- Employee Assistance Programme (including family support)
- Private medical insurance
The operation & food
- Family-run business with 40+ years of history, currently in a strong period of growth.
- Multi-site events and corporate catering model operating across London.
- Extremely varied food offering: high-end intimate dinners (10 covers), canapés and bowl food, corporate lunches, sit-down dinners and award dinners up to 600 guests, and large-scale events up to 5,000 covers.
- Calm, structured and professional kitchen environment.
The role
- Oversee daily corporate site catering including lunch services.
- Lead and deliver large-scale events and hospitality across multiple London venues.
- Manage teams of chefs including agency staff – up to 10–12 at peak periods.
- Maintain exceptional food standards alongside strong cost control.
- Adapt quickly across different venues, kitchens and service styles.
The ideal Sous Chef
- Proven Sous Chef experience within multi-site, events or contract catering environments.
- Confident managing both small premium operations and high-volume large-scale events.
- 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
Job Tenure: Permanent
