Event Catering Chef

Canapé Chef – Events Team (Social Enterprise Caterer) Immediate start, consistent Monday-Friday hours with additional overtime for evenings and weekends Monday–Friday + Evening & Weekend Events | Banstead £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? 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 Canapé Chef within the events team, you will: • Lead the creation and execution of high-quality, visually stunning canapés for premium events • Work across production and live event service, including evenings and weekends • Inspire and guide a team of trainees, passing on knowledge and best practice • Deliver exceptional food consistently, ensuring client expectations are exceeded • Support with menu development, food prep systems, and event logistics • Maintain excellent standards of food safety, organisation, and stock control 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: • Proven experience producing high-quality canapés or event catering food in a fast-paced kitchen • A creative, detail-focused approach with a passion for presentation • Confidence leading by example and supporting the development of others • Experience or interest in training, mentoring, or coaching team members • Strong organisation skills and the ability to deliver under pressure at events Salary & Benefits • £35,000–£40,000 basic salary • Paid overtime or TOIL for additional event hours • Monday–Friday core working structure • Opportunity to work on high-profile events across London & the South-East • Career development within a growing, purpose-driven organisation • Supportive, inclusive team environment • Access to a fantastically equipped production kitchen near Banstead