Casual Experienced Matchday Chefs

Only Chefs Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay 12.07%

Flexible shifts

App-based shifts

Job summary

Only Chefs Ltd is recruiting experienced chefs for Liverpool FC matchday operations at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. We welcome Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Lead Chef level professionals to lead sections, deliver high-volume service, and mentor junior kitchen staff.

These casual, flexible shifts run on matchdays with weekly pay and holiday pay; roles start from September 2026. Join a fast-paced team behind the scenes at one of football’s iconic clubs and help maintain top quality and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Proven leadership in a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading or managing your section to deliver high-quality food service to agreed standards.
• Preparing and cooking dishes in line with recipes, specifications, and service requirements.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Supporting kitchen operations during busy matchday and event service periods.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards.
• Assisting with stock control, wastage reduction, and effective kitchen organisation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members where required.
• Contributing to a professional, high-performing kitchen environment.

Skills

High-volume hospitality

Food safety

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Location : Anfield Stadium, Liverpool

Pay : £16-£18 per hour (depending on experience) + 12.07% holiday pay.

Start : From September 2026

We are looking for experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Lead Chef level professionals to join our matchday culinary team at Liverpool FC. Opportunities are available for experienced chefs who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environments. This is a casual position, offering variable hours on matchdays, on a flexible assignment basis. It's ideal for experienced chefs looking to pick up additional shifts around existing work or commitments.

Interview Process

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and are looking to hold interviews from the week commencing 14th September 2026.

What will you be doing?

• Leading or managing your section to deliver high-quality food service to agreed standards.
• Preparing and cooking dishes in line with recipes, specifications, and service requirements.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Supporting kitchen operations during busy matchday and event service periods.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards.
• Assisting with stock control, wastage reduction, and effective kitchen organisation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior kitchen team members where required.
• Contributing to a professional, high-performing kitchen environment.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Lead Chef, or equivalent within a professional kitchen.
• Experience working in high-volume hospitality, events, stadium, hotel, or restaurant environments.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure during busy service periods.
• A good working knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum).

What's on offer?

• £16-£18 per hour (depending on experience) + 12.07% holiday pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Home games only – no away travel required.
• Casual position offering shifts on a flexible assignment basis.
• Shifts offered through our app, giving you flexibility to accept or decline work around your schedule.
• Opportunities available from September 2026.
• The chance to work behind the scenes at one of the world's most iconic football clubs.