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