Casual Chef

Legends Global (Europe); Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rate of Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Paid every 2 weeks

Job summary

Legends Global (Europe) in Sheffield is looking for talented Casual Chefs to join our culinary team in a busy arena environment. You'll prepare and present high-quality dishes while supporting various hospitality events, delivering exceptional service with consistency and speed.

This role offers competitive pay, flexible working arrangements to enhance your work-life balance, and a fun social environment. The starting date is at the end of August, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in restaurants, catering, or event environments.
• Passion for food and strong cooking skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, especially on matchdays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes with consistency.
• Contribute creative ideas to menu development.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team-oriented attitude

Ability to perform under pressure

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

We’re looking for talented and reliable Casual Chefs to join our culinary team within a busy arena environment. You’ll support hospitality, corporate lounges, private boxes and large-scale events, delivering high-quality food with consistency, speed, and professionalism. Start Date: End of August.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes with consistency and flair.
• Contribute creative ideas to menu development and special events.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen in line with hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Manage stock and assist with ordering supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in restaurants, catering, or event environments.
• Passion for food, strong cooking skills, and the ability to perform under pressure.
• A positive, adaptable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends (especially matchdays and events).
• Culinary qualifications are a plus – but your talent and attitude matter most.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Rate of Pay.
• Flexible working arrangements – you can choose your shift pattern to work around your other commitments, improving your work-life balance.
• Paid every 2 weeks for the shifts you have worked.
• Our casual employees make up the largest part of our workforce; it’s a great place to make friends and socialise in a different environment.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic and enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law, and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We provide a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.