We are looking for a dynamic, passionate Sous / Senior Sous Chef to join our team delivering fine dining to events in London's most famous Royal Palaces, museums, galleries and private homes.

Do you have an eye for detail, a flair for presentation and a passion for working with the finest ingredients? Are you or have you been working at minimum of sous chef level with a London based event caterer? If so we would love to hear from you.

Based in our Camberwell kitchens but working at venues throughout London and the South East, candidates for this role should be London based.

Who are The Admirable Crichton?

We are one of London's leading event catering companies, based in Camberwell. Specialising in a range of high end, bespoke and beautiful events, for an enviable client list in some of London's most prestigious venues.

We are proudly part of Group Genuine/WSH, although fully retain our operational independence. We enjoy all the benefits of being supported as part of a larger foodie group

About the role:

To support the Head Chef in delivering all food production for our events

Look after a range of your own events and be an active part of our growing and dynamic kitchen team, ensuring The AC’s reputation for excellence is maintained at all levels.

Support with the produce ordering and management of the wider kitchen team.

Help manage the work load and skills of the kitchen team

The role is based at our offices in Camberwell with work on site at venues across London and the UK.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary (based on experience - ask us and we will tell you the range)

Generous paid overtime for all events (additional rate for weekends and bank holidays) - estimated £8-£12K on top of base salary

Opportunity to work in an exciting, foodie environment

Exciting and challenging role leading events or being part of a larger team in unique and prestigious venues Career progression and personal development training

Meet the supplier days and skills bases learning days out

Responsive working with an emphasis on well being

Gym membership (or alternative well being benefit)

Wellness days and massage therapist visits

Nutritious meals at work

Staff discounts

Late night taxis home

Fun, supportive, foodie working environment with wider company social events

What we need from you:

2+ years of luxury event catering experience working in heritage venues

5+ years of chef experience

A fantastic foodie chef who can demonstrate 5* and luxury experience

Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety practices, to level 2 standard (training provided if necessary)

Ability to use Microsoft programmes (additional training given if required)

Must be able to pass DBS check

Confidence to manage teams of staff

Ability to maintain healthy relationships with our suppliers and wider team