Moving Venue: Sous Chef

ABOUT US

Moving Venue is London’s original caterer, delivering exceptional food experiences across some of the city’s most iconic venues from historic palaces and museums to contemporary galleries and unique event spaces.

Our kitchens are at the heart of what we do. Creativity, precision, and passion drive our food and our chefs play a key role in bringing unforgettable events to life.

WHAT THE ROLE REQUIRES

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for a talented and motivated chef who thrives in a production environment.

As a Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef of Production in delivering high-quality food at scale, working across all kitchen sections, leading teams, and ensuring everything is delivered on time, on budget, and to an exceptional standard.

You’ll also be involved in live events, bringing your food to life on-site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head Chef of Production in managing the day-to-day running of the production kitchen

• Oversee food production across seasonal menus, themed events, and special projects

• Allocate tasks across the kitchen team, ensuring efficiency and high standards

• Lead, motivate, and develop the production kitchen brigade

• Assist with food preparation across all sections when required

• Attend planning meetings to review upcoming events and workloads

• Support staff rota planning in line with business needs and budgets

• Work closely with senior chefs and kitchen management on staffing and operations

• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and storage standards are consistently met

• Maintain accurate food safety records and compliance with company policies

• Oversee cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas and equipment

• Support ordering and stock management with accurate and timely submissions

• Assist with packing and distribution for events

• Work on-site at events when required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience working in a fast-paced production or events kitchen

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• A hands-on approach with a passion for high-quality food

• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to standards

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance

• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Flexibility to support events and varying business demands

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Quarterly performance-related bonus

• Access to Medicash health plan, including dental, optical, 24/7 mental health support helpline, virtual wellbeing tools

• Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Canada Water station (morning and afternoon)

• Exclusive restaurants and bar discounts via the CODE app

• Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch served daily by our in-house chef

• Starting holiday allowance of 27 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service

• Free on-site parking at our Head Office

• Incentive trips for high performing employees- this year the team went to New York!

• Cycle to work scheme

• Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 when recommending a friend to work with us

• Regular social events throughout the year

• Two complimentary event tickets per year and discounted tickets for friends and family

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave and Pay -subject to length of service

• Interest free travel loan

• One paid volunteer day each year

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re an experienced operator ready to take ownership and lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience to talent@smartgroupltd.co.uk