Junior Sous Chef: Lead Prep, Mentoring & Events

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

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.