Event Chefs

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Tomtain Recruitment Full time

Event Chef Role Overview

We are seeking skilled Event Chefs to join our team at Tomtain Recruitment, working with various high-quality event caterers in Edinburgh, East and West Lothian, Lanark, Peebles, and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

The Event Chef will be responsible for supporting event kitchens with on-the-day prep, set up, cooking, plating, and clean-down. This may involve:

  • Running a station or section during service
  • Preparing and carrying out prep lists to ensure mise en place is ready
  • Adapting to kitchens with varying challenges, from marquee setups to historic venues
  • Logging temperature checks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to health and hygiene practices
  • Taking overall responsibility for running the kitchen for senior bookings

Requirements and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess excellent culinary skills, be able to work well under pressure, and have a flexible approach to adapting to different kitchen environments. Experience in high-profile kitchens with Michelin stars, AA Rosettes, or other accolades is desirable.

Why Choose Event Work?

Event chefs choose this role for its variety, flexibility, and opportunity to work with top-quality produce. If you are a skilled chef looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.



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