Camberwell Arms is hiring for an Events Sous Chef

Job Description

We love celebrations here, and they are a huge part of what we do. So much so that in 2019 we launched Events by Camberwell Arms, our off-site catering team. Since then we have provided catering for weddings, parties & other celebrations at dozens of venues across London and beyond. The simple idea that underpins our off-site events is bringing what we do here at the Camberwell Arms to our clients, wherever they would like that to be.

Our feasting menus reflect the simple but excellent cooking that you will find in our restaurant kitchen, accompanied by the same attentive but informal service the Camberwell Arms is well known for. Our dishes are seasonal but tailored to each client's preferences, with different celebration styles and levels of personalisation are available.

Events by the Camberwell Arms is an exciting part of our business and in 2026 the department is expanding. We are pleased to be opening up the books for the role of Events Sous Chef.

Candidates would be working alongside our wonderful Events Head Chef Lauren Day to prepare and deliver outstanding menus to our clients at venues across London and beyond.  This role is ideal for someone seeking to grow their experience of events of all sizes as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team.

Work in the Events department is dynamic and varied. Much of the role is based on site at the Camberwell Arms in the events kitchen, with regular excursions to the many beautiful venues we are partnered with. As ever the brief is to work with the best produce we can get hold of to prepare exciting, inventive and appealing dishes delivered at scale for large parties and weddings.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• would either have experience at senior CDP or sous chef level in a restaurant of a similar standard, or experience at supervisory / shift lead level in an events role. Experience working either at large events or within high volume sites would be preferred but not essential
• is aware of the Camberwell Arms and its approach to food
• Is well organised, a self starter with great attention to detail
• Has a genuine interest in food, drink and the London hospitality scene
• Proactive, eager to learn and self motivated

What we can offer:

• A flexible rota based on a combination of prep and service hours
• A contract between 30-40 per week (hours set to your preference) with paid overtime during the peak of events season
• A full induction into your role and a personalised development plan
• The support of an experienced Events team and Operations team
• 28 days annual leave (or pro rata equivalent)
• 50% discount at the Camberwell Arms and Frank’s Cafe
• Staff meals on shift
• Regular supplier wine tastings and the opportunity to develop the wine and drinks lists
• Cost price wines for wines on and off our list
• Supplier trips
• Bi-annual staff parties and staff away days – recent trips include a wine trip to Italy and full team day out in Margate
• External hospitality management courses with Watershed School
• Access to further training & development, including WSET, H&S safety training, HR courses, Food Safety
• Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Location

65 Camberwell Church Street
Camberwell
London SE5 8TR