Lead Chef — Flexible Hours, High-Impact Event Kitchen

Delaware North; Wembley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Flexible hours

Free meal on event days

Experience at major events

Job summary

Delaware North UK is hiring casual Senior Chefs to join our team at Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. As Lead Chef, you will manage the entire kitchen or section, directing food production, presentation, and event execution.

You'll lead culinary teams during high-profile events, ensure Delaware North standards, allergen compliance, and health and safety, while delivering memorable guest experiences. Experience in high-volume catering and strong leadership are essential; no degree required,

Qualifications

• Head Chef or Senior Chef in high-volume catering.
• Ability to lead teams and manage events.
• Experience with allergen compliance and food safety.
• No degree required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for events from planning through delivery, deliver team briefings, and manage food production, menus, staffing, and logistics
• Ensure food consistently meets standards and specifications, maintaining high quality, presentation, and consistency
• Lead, support, and develop culinary teams, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and maintaining clear communication
• Drive high standards of food presentation and allergen compliance, ensuring quality guest experience, leading teams to deliver seamless event service
• Ensure operation complies with health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food production

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Allergen Expert Level 2

Level 2 Safety Awareness

COSHH Training

Guest & Staff Training

Job description

Delaware North UK is hiring casual Senior Chefs to join our team at Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. As Lead Chef, you will manage the entire kitchen or section, directing food production, presentation, and event execution.

You'll lead culinary teams during high-profile events, ensure Delaware North standards, allergen compliance, and health and safety, while delivering memorable guest experiences. Experience in high-volume catering and strong leadership are essential; no degree required,