senior sous chef

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their culinary team at a high-profile sports venue. This role offers a unique opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences for match days and corporate events. If you are passionate about fine dining and thrive in dynamic environments, this position is perfect for you. You'll lead a talented team, develop innovative menus, and ensure the highest standards of food quality. Join a community that values your contributions and offers ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and development programs

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app access

Death-in-Service benefit

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in fine dining and high-quality production.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Head Chef in leading culinary team.
• Develop innovative menus aligned with food trends.
• Ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Fine Dining Experience

Menu Development

Food Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef, newcastle united football club , united kingdom

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Client:

Sodexo

Location:

newcastle united football club united kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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6

Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Introduction

In a highly competitive world of sports, it is all about the marginal gains to get that edge over your rivals and we believe our Chefs play their part in it too. Are you passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences?

Sodexo Live! is looking for a talented and driven Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Newcastle United Football Club , St James Park, the home of the Magpies and one of the largest stadiums in the UK.

This is an incredible opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-profile venue where your creativity and leadership will shine.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to deliver exceptional menus for match days, corporate events, and premium hospitality experiences. If you thrive in high-energy environments and have a passion for innovation, this role is for you!

At Sodexo Live! we bring people together; we create exceptional moments and lasting memories. We are a unique community of people mobilized to create live experiences that are unforgettable.

When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us!

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Support the Executive Head Chef & Head Chef in leading the culinary team and ensuring exceptional food quality.
• Develop and implement innovative, high-quality menus aligned with emerging food trends and customer preferences.
• Manage food, labor, and purchasing costs to ensure profitability within budget.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and compliance with health & safety regulations, including SEMS and COSHH.
• Lead, mentor, and train the kitchen team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure seamless culinary operations on match days, corporate events, and large-scale hospitality functions.
• Control stock levels, minimize waste, and optimize kitchen efficiency.
• Present menus at client tastings, confidently showcasing dishes and ensuring customer satisfaction.

For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

• Experienced in fine dining & production

What we offer

We offer £34,000pa + great bonus and a range of excellent benefits.

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way . In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins .

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations .

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.