Join Our Team

Family run for over 60 years, we have a true family ethos. Every new employee who joins is always greeted with a friendly welcome and is treated as part of our family. To consistently deliver successful events, you need a high performing team. We go one step further by creating a friendly family environment with a professional ethos to make sure we deliver on our promises to the customer.

Join Our Family

Established for over 50 years, Lovejoy Catering and Events are committed to providing a professional and friendly service. Every new employee who joins greeted with a warm welcome. To consistently deliver successful events, you need a dedicated and experienced team willing to go that extra mile.

New Positions

You don’t need lots of experience (we provide the training) but you need to possess a “can do” attitude and be energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering to the highest standards. You will be presentable, positive and have excellent spoken English.

Our aim is to bring the best out of every staff member so they exceed our customers’ expectations and do it with a smile on their face. Does this sound like you, then get in touch now?

CASUAL WAITRESS / WAITER

Are you great with people, and enjoy providing excellent customer service? Are you looking for a job that is flexible to your schedule? If so, then email your CV using the button to the right to tell us why you’d make a first-rate waiter or waitress.

Hours
Usually between Wednesday and Sunday between 11.00am and 8.00pm – are dependent on events. Work is casual so the hours are flexible to your lifestyle,

Pay up to £8.50 per hour (plus holiday pay of approx. 12% extra). Pay based on age and experience.

TEAM LEADERS

Do you have experience waitressing and managing teams? Are you able to cope under pressure, and lead by example? If so, our Team Leader role is for you.

Hours
Usually Thursday to Sunday between 12.00pm and 8.00pm – dependent on events

Pay up to £10.00 per hour (plus holiday pay of approx. 12% extra). Pay dependent on age and experience.

FREELANCE & EVENT CHEFS

Are you experienced and confident Chef, looking for extra cash to supplement your current job? Or are you a retired chef looking for a bit of pocket money? Are you adaptable, able to deliver deadlines and proud of the food you cook? If so, then this is the role for you.

Pay up to £22 per hour, depending on age and experience.

BARMAN / BARMAID

Are you fantastic at interacting with people, and happy to work evenings? Can you work on your own initiative, and relish working in a fast-paced environment? Email your CV using the button provided to tell us why you’d make an excellent barman.

Hours
Usually Friday and Saturday between 6.00pm and 12.30am – dependent on events.

Pay up to £9.25 per hour (plus holiday pay of approx. 12% extra). Pay dependent on age and experience. 

FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIVE / FOOD PREPARATION ASSISTANTS

Roamers Caterers are a rapidly expanding Event Catering Company with a growing reputation for our food and service. This is a perfect role for a candidate who is either newly qualified or who is looking for experience in the industry and a challenge. Working directly with the Head Chef and MD will be a great learning opportunity for you.

We are looking for an individual who wants to be proud of the work they produce and develop their cheffing skills in a supportive environment. You don’t need lots of experience (we provide the training) but you do need to be energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering to our standards. Additionally, you will be presentable, positive and have excellent spoken English.

Every employee is known to the MD and we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service for our clients. We achieve this through recruiting and retaining high calibre staff all focussed on making sure our food and service are presented to exacting standards. Our chefs are the key to our success and you will be responsible for your assigned food preparation.

We are proud of our working atmosphere and offer excellent working conditions in a great team environment. In return, all we expect is you to deliver great food and events to the specifications provided and maintain cost targets.

Hours
Wednesday and Thursday, 12 hours per week – overtime available.
During busy periods, some Friday shifts are required.

£8.50 per hour, depending on age, rising to £9.50 per hour upon completion of training.

Find out more about our services:

Lovejoy Catering and Events Located at Lovejoys at The George, Coggeshall road, Colchester CO5 9PL T: 01376 561797  •  E: info@lovejoycateringandevents.co.uk