Senior Sous Chef & Weddings

Job Description

Reporting to: Jamie Evans, Head Chef

About Us

Cater is a creative catering company specialising in bespoke wedding experiences. We deliver

unforgettable celebrations through exceptional food, seamless execution, and a highly

personalised approach. From intimate ceremonies to large-scale weddings, our team brings

creativity, care, and precision to every couple’s special day.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Sous Chef to play a pivotal role within

our wedding kitchen team. This is a senior leadership position, working closely with the Head Chef

to oversee the planning, preparation, and delivery of wedding menus across a variety of venues.

The Role

As Senior Sous Chef – Weddings, you will take ownership of kitchen operations across multiple

events, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained at all times. You will lead teams on-site,

support menu development, and act as a key point of contact for chefs, freelancers, and

operations teams to guarantee each wedding is delivered smoothly and to Cater’s high standards.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the admin of the wedding kitchen. Plan the weekly mis en place sheets,

place orders and lead with compliance.

• Lead the preparation, execution, and delivery of wedding menus.

• Work alongside the Head of Weddings Manager to organise menus and delivery.

• Oversee food production, at volume while maintaining premium quality in fast-paced,

time-critical environments.

• Ensure absolute consistency in food quality, taste, and visual presentation across all

events.

• Take a senior leadership role in kitchen operations, supervising freelance chefs and

allocating duties efficiently on event days.

 

Manage stock control, ordering, and ingredient usage to minimise waste while ensuring

full readiness for each wedding.

• Uphold Cater’s 5-star hygiene standards through rigorous food safety, cleanliness, and

compliance procedures.

• Deliver tastings, meetings, and planning sessions to ensure menus align with wedding

guest expectations.

• Maintain a calm, focused, and professional kitchen culture during high-pressure services,

leading by example at all times.

• Train, mentor, and support freelance kitchen staff to ensure consistency, confidence, and excellence across all wedding events.

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Sous Chef or similar leadership role, ideally within weddings or high-end events catering.

• Confident managing large-scale service under pressure while maintaining precision and composure.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• A deep understanding of seasonal produce, menu development, and bespoke client-led catering.

• Passionate about delivering exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime experiences through food.

• Willing to work weekends thorugh peak seasons (May to September) earning TOIL.

Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave

• Food and beverage at cost price

• Uncapped training and development budget

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Gym membership or contribution after 12 months

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to ellen@caterlondon.co.uk with “Senior Sous Chef

Application – Weddings” in the subject line.

Job Location

Wick Lane, Hackney Wick
London e3 2tb