Hospitality Chef

Events Chef (Amazing Social Enterprise Caterer)

Immediate start, consistent Monday-Friday hours with additional overtime for evenings and weekends

Monday–Friday + Evening & Weekend Events | Banstead and Central London locations £35,000–£40,000 + Paid Overtime + Benefits package

Are you a creative and passionate Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef who thrives in high-end events and wants to make a genuine social impact through consistent, stable-hours work?

We’re partnering with an outstanding social enterprise caterer delivering exceptional events across London and the South-East. With a portfolio of prestigious contracts and a state-of-the-art production kitchen near Banstead, this is a unique opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose.

This organisation is dedicated to training and mentoring individuals from challenging backgrounds — offering hands-on experience in a live events environment, not a classroom. Every service is real, fast-paced and client-facing, meaning standards must remain consistently outstanding while development happens behind the scenes.

The Role

As a Chef within the events team, you will:

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• Lead the creation and execution of high-quality, visually stunning canapés for premium events
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• Work across production and live event service, including evenings and weekends
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• Inspire and guide a team of trainees, passing on knowledge and best practice
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• Deliver exceptional food consistently, ensuring client expectations are exceeded
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• Support with menu development, food prep systems, and event logistics
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• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, organisation, and stock control
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About You

This role could suit a strong Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef with a flair for detail and presentation.

You will have:

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• Proven experience producing high-quality canapés or event catering food in a fast-paced kitchen
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• A creative, detail-focused approach with a passion for presentation
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• Confidence leading by example and supporting the development of others
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• Experience or interest in training, mentoring, or coaching team members
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• Strong organisation skills and the ability to deliver under pressure at events
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Salary & Benefits

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• £35,000–£40,000 basic salary
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• Paid overtime or TOIL for additional event hours
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• Monday–Friday core working structure
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• Opportunity to work on high-profile events across London & the South-East
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• Career development within a growing, purpose-driven organisation
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• Supportive, inclusive team environment
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• Access to a fantastically equipped production kitchen near Banstead
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For more information, make an application via the Reed website or The Caterer, or speak to anyone on the London Reed Hospitality recruitment team.