Casual Matchday Hospitality Chef

Sodexo Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative catering company that values your unique personality and background. This role offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, preparing and serving food at exciting events. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll play a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for guests. Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within a world-leading organization dedicated to making a positive impact in communities. Be part of something greater and elevate your career in the culinary world!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef is essential.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards is required.
• Flexibility in working hours is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items as per specifications.
• Conduct pre-service checks and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow food safety regulations and minimize wastage.

Skills

Food Hygiene Standards

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return, we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

Be part of something greater.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James’ Park, Newcastle United Football Club for the 2024/25 season. Following our cup win, we are looking to finish the season on a high note.

With opportunities to work at both Matchday and Non-Matchday Events, this role is ideal for driven individuals to succeed in a fast-paced and innovative catering environment. Join a world-leading food and facilities management company that offers unrivaled career progression opportunities.

We seek customer-focused individuals who want to be part of something greater.

If this describes you, apply now to join our team.

Role Responsibilities

1. Prepare and serve all products and food items according to pre-agreed specifications.
2. Conduct pre-service checks of the kitchen, ensuring all items are checked and accounted for 4 hours prior to the match, including starters, soups, mains, desserts, cheese boards, pies, and peas.
3. Ensure all food items for service are present, portion-controlled, and prepared as per Head & Executive Chefs’ instructions.
4. Use equipment correctly and adhere to safety guidelines.
5. Maintain quality of food preparation, production, and presentation within the venue.
6. Follow standards specified by the Executive Head Chef.
7. Keep preparation areas clean and organized at all times.
8. Maintain a professional appearance in kitchens and public areas.
9. Complete post-service cleanup as required.
10. Attend all necessary training sessions.
11. Ensure all food is served hot, well-presented, and on time.
12. Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations at all times, completing and returning all regulation forms.
13. Minimize wastage.
14. Return all foodstuffs to the production kitchen after service.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Previous experience as a chef.
2. Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards.
3. Flexible working patterns.

About the Company

We’re Experience Makers.
We are passionate foodies, community pillars, and go-getters.

At Sodexo Live!, build a career where every day is extraordinary. Our team is diverse and unique—bring your personality, background, and enthusiasm for delighting others. We support your growth and success.

We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose, be inclusive, Thrive in your career, and be able to Be Live in the moment creating memorable experiences.

After giving your best, you’ll return home knowing you helped create unforgettable moments. Because at Sodexo Live!, we’re more than just a team.

Why Choose Sodexo Live! –

We believe in making every moment count—for our guests and our team members. We craft exceptional events at prestigious venues worldwide, from high-profile sports events to cultural destinations, corporate functions, and social occasions. Join us to be part of something greater, bringing people together and making a positive impact in communities through shared experiences.

Sodexo Live! contributes to events like Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup, and Paris 2024, showcasing venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, and the Hollywood Bowl, among others.

In the UK, venues include Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo, serving 100 million consumers daily across 56 countries with catering, facilities management, employee benefits, and personal home services. We focus on improving quality of life through tangible, everyday impacts—on individuals, society, and the planet.

Salary: Competitive, starting at £14.50, based on role and experience.