Junior Sous Chef

Liverpool FC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Will Writing Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & shopping benefits

LFCTV GO access

Priority match tickets

Job summary

Liverpool FC is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality food across all kitchen operations at Anfield Stadium. You will supervise sections, develop junior team members and uphold food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

The role involves stock control, ordering, menu execution and supporting matchday, event and day-to-day catering requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a busy, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong practical cooking skills across multiple sections.
• Ability to supervise and support junior team members during preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, COSHH, health and safety and safe working practices.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and event days.
• Experience in stadium, events, hotel, contract catering or high-volume hospitality operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the highest possible levels of customer care and service in all kitchens and back-of-house areas.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed specifications, standards and timings.
• Lead assigned kitchen sections during preparation and service, ensuring food quality, consistency and presentation are maintained.
• Ensure all mise en place is completed accurately and on time for service.
• Supervise and support Commis Chefs, Chef de Parties and casual kitchen team members as required.
• Coach and encourage junior colleagues, sharing skills and good practice during day-to-day operations.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen control, health and safety, cleaning and safe working practices.
• Carry out and record food temperature checks, delivery checks and other due diligence records in line with company procedures.
• Ensure food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly in line with food safety requirements.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness as directed by senior chefs.
• Support menu development, tastings and the delivery of new dishes under the guidance of senior chefs.

Skills

Strong practical cooking skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking a Junior Sous Chef who is looking for a new opportunity to showcase their culinary skills and creativity. In this role you will support the Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food offer across all kitchen operations. The Junior Sous Chef will supervise sections during preparation and service, support the development of junior team members, maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation, and contribute to a positive, organized and efficient kitchen environment. The role will also assist with stock control, ordering, menu execution and the smooth delivery of matchday, event and day-to-day catering requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Support the delivery of the highest possible levels of customer care and service in all kitchens and back-of-house areas.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed specifications, standards and timings.
• Lead assigned kitchen sections during preparation and service, ensuring food quality, consistency and presentation are maintained.
• Ensure all mise en place is completed accurately and on time for service.
• Supervise and support Commis Chefs, Chef de Parties and casual kitchen team members as required.
• Coach and encourage junior colleagues, sharing skills and good practice during day-to-day operations.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen control, health and safety, cleaning and safe working practices.
• Carry out and record food temperature checks, delivery checks and other due diligence records in line with company procedures.
• Ensure food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly in line with food safety requirements.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness as directed by senior chefs.
• Support menu development, tastings and the delivery of new dishes under the guidance of senior chefs.
• Maintain awareness of accident reporting, maintenance fault reporting, fire procedures and departmental health and safety requirements.
• Cover duties across sections when required due to business levels, holidays, illness or staffing requirements.
• Contribute to a professional, organised and positive kitchen culture, supporting colleagues across catering operations.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a busy, high-quality kitchen environment.
• Strong practical cooking skills with the ability to work confidently across multiple sections.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and support junior team members during preparation and service.
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergens, COSHH, health and safety and safe working practices.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused and professional in a pressured kitchen environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and event days.
• Desirable:Advanced Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in stadium, events, hotel, contract catering or high-volume hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of menu composition, recipe standards and food presentation trends.
• Understanding of purchasing, stock control, waste control and basic kitchen cost awareness.
• Experience supporting training, mentoring or development of junior chefs.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across kitchen and front of house teams.

Why you should apply?

This full-time, permanent role (35 hours/week, 5 from 7 days), based at Anfield Stadium.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks - retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf

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We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association's Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch.

We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all.

We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business.

If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

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