Canapé Chef – Events Team (Social Enterprise Caterer)

Monday–Friday + Evening & Weekend Events | Banstead and across London
£35,000–£40,000 + Paid Overtime + Benefits

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