Overview
Canapé Sous Chef – Events – Surrey – £35,000 to £40,000
We’re recruiting a Canapé Sous Chef to join a high-end events and hospitality operation delivering premium catering across some of the South-East and London’s most prestigious venues. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday (around 80% of the time), based within a professional production kitchen in Surrey, while also supporting the training and development of aspiring event chefs within the wider team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Canapé Sous Chef to work within a structured, professional kitchen environment focused on refined canapé production, corporate events and high-quality hospitality food.
The Offer
- £35,000 – £40,000 salary DOE
- 39-hour contract
- Predominantly Monday to Friday operation
- Overtime paid for evening events
- TOIL provided for weekend shifts
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Chef uniform + non-slip shoes provided
- Strong work–life balance vs restaurants
The Operation
- Premium London events & hospitality operation.
- Production kitchen supporting multiple London venues.
- Corporate events, canapés & high-end hospitality.
- Multi-site event catering across prestigious venues.
- Structured and highly organised kitchen environment.
- Combination of production kitchen + on-site event.
- Supportive and team-focused culture.
The Food
- High-end canapé and bowl food production.
- Modern British & seasonal menus.
- Refined, detail-driven presentation.
- Premium corporate hospitality & luxury events.
- Fresh, creative and ingredient-led food.
- Fast-paced production with consistency essential.
The Role
- Lead canapé preparation and event food production.
- Manage multiple event orders simultaneously.
- Support and mentor junior chefs within the team.
- Help train and develop aspiring event chefs.
- Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency.
- Assist with stock control, ordering and wastage.
- Input into menu development and seasonal ideas.
About You
- You must have experience within events or premium hospitality catering.
- Strong canapé and high-volume events experience required.
- 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
