About Melt Events

Melt Events is a dynamic and fast-paced company specializing in creating unforgettable experiences at a variety of events and festivals across the UK. We are seeking experienced crew chefs to join our vibrant team for the upcoming summer season.

Role

The role is suited to an adaptable chef, who has experience working in outdoor events and/or music festivals. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality meals to our crew at various events throughout the summer, which will also include external clients crews as well.

The role will involve travel between locations, setting up & packing down temporary kitchens, and working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Successful applicants will be required to follow a designed menu plan, which has been curated by our executive chef. Staff members are required to camp onsite, either in a tent or their own live in vehicle. Each event can last between 1-3 weeks at a time.

Applicants require a Level 2 (or above) Food Hygiene Certificate for this role.

Responsibilities Include:

Recipe Adherence and Execution: Utilize the provided 'How-To Cards' to follow the instructions for each recipe, ensuring accurate and consistent meal production.
Food Procurement: Source produce from local suppliers.
Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook meals for large groups, in a timely and efficient manner.
Kitchen Management: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are always followed and met.
Equipment Handling: Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including stoves, grills, and refrigeration units.
Travel: Willingness to travel between event locations throughout the UK.
Kitchen Build & Take Down: Effectively set up the temporary kitchens on site to a high standard, and pack all kit down correctly post-job.

Key Skills Required:

Proven experience as a chef in a fast-paced environment (e.g., catering, festivals, outdoor events, temporary kitchens)
Proven experience cooking for large numbers of crew onsite.
Excellent cooking skills with a can do attitude
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work under pressure
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
Valid driver's license & vehicle (essential)

Benefits:

Opportunity to work at exciting and varied events across the UK.
Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.

Desirable Skills:

Festival / Outdoor / Event catering: 1 year (preferred)
Temporary Kitchen Catering: 1 year (preferred)

Pay: £16.00 - £17.72 per hour

Job Type: Freelance / Fixed Term Contracts

Season Dates: June - September 2026.

Location: Onsite at festivals & sporting events around the country.

Reporting To: Senior Managers, Project Manager & Production Manager.

If you're interested in joining the team, send your CV along with your 2026 season availability to staffinfo@hotelbelltent.co.uk. We have a great core team, and there's plenty of room for growth within the company.

Pay: £16.00-£17.72 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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