£42,000 per annum
Core hours Mon-Fri, 7am to 3.30pm - these will vary based on events
40 hours per week, South Bermondsey
Love creating incredible food experiences? Ready to take your events career to the next level?
At Fooditude, we're looking for an Event Senior Sous Chef to join our talented culinary team and play a key role in delivering exceptional events across some of London's most exciting and innovative workplaces. Based at our Central Production Kitchen in South Bermondsey, you'll help bring our event offering to life, producing everything from vibrant canape receptions and client dinners to large-scale corporate events and bespoke experiences.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. Working closely with our Event Head Chef and wider culinary team, you'll help develop exciting menus, lead premium event production, support service delivery across multiple sites, and inspire junior team members along the way. As part of our growing business, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, contribute fresh ideas, and help shape the future of our events offering.
If you're a passionate chef who thrives in a creative environment, loves delivering memorable experiences, and enjoys being part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about food, people and hospitality, we'd love to hear from you. Our Event Senior Sous Chef will join a team, where we prioritise employee wellbeing; we understand that our most valuable asset are our employees, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment.
What We're Looking For
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Proven experience in a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef or similar leadership role
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Strong event, banqueting or high-volume hospitality experience
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A genuine passion for food, hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
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Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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Confidence managing multiple projects, events and deadlines simultaneously
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Creativity, passion and enthusiasm for menu development and food trends
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Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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Experience with stock management, ordering and kitchen controls
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A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in wherever needed
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A collaborative approach and strong communication skills
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Someone who thrives under pressure while maintaining high standards and consistency
Core hours will be Mon - Fri, 7am - 3.30pm, however, hours will vary in line with the events calendar, so we require flexibility.
The good stuff for you:
Salary £42,000 per annum
Enjoy a free, delicious meal on shifts
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Time off a Christmas each year
Birthday day off! We also plant a tree for your birthday each year as part of a sustainability initiative
Paid day off for volunteering
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme offering day-to-day support, as well as life coaching, CBT, counselling and more
Employee discount platform - save on travel, shopping and more
Apprenticeship opportunities - we partner with national training provider to support our work-based apprenticeships
Field trips - visit suppliers and see how things are done first hand!
Uniform provided
Fun and engaging socials!
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply with your CV today.
By applying for this position, you are consenting for Fooditude to receive your personal data for the purposes of the job application only. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications received, we are only able to contact short listed candidates. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful and under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) your details will be deleted from our records. Fooditude's mission is to make people happy no matter what the working day brings. Not just for our clients, but for our own colleagues too. We believe a diverse mix of minds creates an innovative space. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities. We select candidates based on skill, knowledge, qualifications and experience.
