Event Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We at Chefs Bay are looking to recruit talented chefs of all levels, that can work for our clients based in and around Ipswich on a weekly basis.
Our clients are prestigious worldwide known companies that require experienced chefs who can work on their own initiative and within a team. You will be catering for their corporate events and will be working on the delivery from preparation to service over the course of the week.
If you wish to work at golf courses, football stadiums, arenas,, hotels and so much more then this is the perfect position for you.
Why work for us:
- Flexible Schedules - full time & part time hours available
- Holiday pay (paid weekly)
- All levels available from Commis to Executive Chef
- State of the art software to view and book all shifts from the palm of your hand
- Weekly pay (paid weekly in arrears on a Friday)
- Hourly pay
- Daytime hours
- Transport provided to some locations
- Expenses paid (dependent on client)
- Live in positions available (seasonal)
Uniform required for all venues:
- Set of knives in knife holder
- Chef whites
- Black chef trousers
- Black or butcher striped apron
- Black skull cap/hat
- Safety steel toe capped boots
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then please apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Chef: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (Criminal record check certificate) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Event Chef roles across Chefs Bay Hospitality's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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