Conference & Banqueting Event Chefs - shifts & pay

If flexible event work suits your lifestyle, this is a strong opportunity to earn excellent rates while choosing when you work. These Conference & Banqueting Event Chef roles are based primarily in hotel environments, offering mostly daytime, 8‑hour shifts in lovely venues in the Derby & Burton areas. Apply now.

Opportunities for C&B Event CDPs, Sous Chefs, and Head Chefs across Derbyshire & Staffordshire including Derby, Burton, Uttoxeter, Rugeley, Lichfield and Stafford

• £14.50–£20.00 per hour paid weekly

• Mostly daytime, 8‑hour shifts

• Choose your own rota

• Paid holiday and pension for chefs seeking long‑term agency work

• Paid travel and accommodation for out‑of‑area events

• A packed calendar of hotel events and premium venues

• Hands‑on experience across a wide range of kitchen styles

You’ll work on everything from large‑scale hotel banqueting and conferences to high‑end events, with opportunities to cook alongside Michelin‑level teams. It’s ideal if you want consistent event work, professional kitchens, and real variety without the late‑night grind.

We’re recruiting for temporary, part‑time, and permanent positions across:

• Hotel conference and banqueting operations
• VIP sporting events
• Major festivals and large‑scale functions
• Premium dining and high‑end event catering

Ready to start choosing your own rota? Apply now – we want to hear from you!

Jubilee has supported event chefs for over 20 years, providing reliable work, flexibility, and access to some of the most respected kitchens and venues in the UK.

If you’re passionate, dependable, and ready to put your skills to work in professional hotel kitchens, let’s get you cooking!