Canapé Chef - Events Catering - South London - £36,000-£40,000

Canapé Chef | Events Catering | Fresh Food | Hospitality | London Venues | 39 Hours

We're recruiting a talented Canapé Chef to join a busy events kitchen, delivering premium catering across some of London's most prestigious venues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with a passion for canapés, bowl food and event catering, working alongside an experienced Head Chef while supporting a unique organisation that changes lives through hospitality training and education

Salary & Benefits

• £36,000-£40,000 DOE
• 39-hour contract
• Paid overtime for evening events
• TOIL for weekend shifts
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Chef uniform provided
• Non-slip shoes provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career opportunities

Why You’ll Love It

• Produce premium canapés and bowl food.
• Cater for prestigious events across London.
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Support events at iconic venues.
• Variety between kitchen production and live events.
• Be part of a team making a genuine social impact.

The Role

• Prepare premium canapés, bowl food and event menus.
• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Deliver multiple events to exceptional standards.
• Maintain excellent food quality and presentation.
• Support menu development and new food ideas.
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs.
• Mentor and support trainee chefs.
• Maintain high food safety and compliance standards.
• Support events at venues across London when required.

About You

• Experience as an Events Chef or Canapé Chef.
• Strong background in premium hospitality or events.
• Passion for fresh food and exceptional presentation.
• Able to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Organised, hands-on and quality driven.
• 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