Reed
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
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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