Seasonal Event Chef

Seasonal Event Chef
Locations: Royal Armouries Venues, Leeds & National Railway Museum, York
Contract Type: Permanent, Zero-Hour Contract
Pay Rate: Up to £16.27 per hour (DOE)

• Prepare and present high-quality food in line with event specifications and company standards.
• Support the delivery of a wide range of events across both venues.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen compliance.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and service.
• Assist with stock management, food storage, and waste reduction.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Contract: Permanent Casual

We are seeking talented and passionate Event Chefs to join our team on a permanent zero-hour contract. While work will be available throughout the year, the majority of hours will be during our peak events season from October to December, supporting a busy programme of conferences, dinners, Christmas parties and private events.

Based across two prestigious venues – Royal Armouries Venues in Leeds and the National Railway Museum in York – this is an excellent opportunity for chefs looking for flexible work within a professional events environment, with the potential for ongoing opportunities beyond the peak season.

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2910/97817002/52833073/R/BU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!