18th and 19th June | Daytime hours

Immediate Start: Temporary Sous Chef – Events Catering
📍 Location: Lincoln, UK
💷 Pay Rate: £17.37 per hour
🗓️ Contract: Temporary | Ongoing Event Assignments
⏰ Shifts: Flexible, including evenings and weekends

Events Catering Sous Chef Opportunity in Lincoln

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Sous Chef looking to showcase your culinary skills in the vibrant events catering sector? Join us supporting top-tier functions and bespoke catering events across Lincoln and the surrounding area, with competitive hourly pay and a chance to build your experience in dynamic venues.

Main Duties & Responsibilities as a Temp Sous Chef – Event Catering

• Lead the kitchen team and deputise for the Head Chef, ensuring seamless kitchen operations for events of all sizes
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation for high-volume and bespoke banqueting functions
• Collaborate with catering teams to maintain exceptional quality and consistency across all dishes
• Ensure food safety, allergen awareness, and kitchen cleanliness at all times
• Contribute to menu delivery and manage kitchen orders as required
• React positively to changing demands in a fast-paced event environment
• Mentor junior kitchen team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere

Skills & Experience Needed for the Temporary Sous Chef Role

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in professional kitchens, with at least 1 year as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in events catering or high-volume establishments
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene and Allergen Awareness (essential; Level 3 preferred)
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a kitchen team during busy service periods
• Experienced with fresh food preparation and confident with varied event menus
• Proactive, dependable, and able to adapt quickly to new environments
• Flexible availability – able to work evenings, weekends, and at short notice
• Eligibility to work in the UK (proof required)
• DBS checked candidates a bonus, but not essential

Why Work With Our Events Catering Team in Lincoln?

• Top rates of pay – £17.37 per hour, paid weekly plus holiday pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Wide variety of event assignments – from private parties to major functions
• Support from experienced chef consultants – all ex-industry professionals
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Expand your culinary network and enhance your CV with exciting experiences

Application Process – Temp Sous Chef | Events Catering | Lincoln

If you are a reliable, professional Sous Chef eager to take on challenging and rewarding event assignments, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application with your current resume. Our experienced recruitment team will contact you to discuss your suitability and guide you through the next steps.

Take the next step in your culinary career and become part of Lincoln’s leading events catering team – apply today!