Senior Sous Travel Chef

Liverpool FC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Travel Chef to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves extensive travel and the creation of tailored, performance-focused meals for elite athletes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in sports nutrition and high-quality cooking, ensuring that dietary needs are met while providing exceptional culinary experiences. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers the chance to work closely with coaches and nutritionists, contributing to the success of athletes through innovative meal planning. If you're passionate about culinary arts and sports, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in sports nutrition and meal planning for elite athletes.
• Previous professional chef experience in sports catering.

Responsibilities

• Create personalised, nutritionally balanced meals for athletes.
• Ensure smooth food provision during travel and collaborate with nutritionists.

Skills

Sports Nutrition

Meal Planning

High-Quality Cooking

Flexibility

Discretion

Understanding Dietary Requirements

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Here at Liverpool Football Club, we are recruiting for a Senior Sous Travel Chef to join our team. This role requires extensive travel, providing tailored, performance-focused meals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sports nutrition, meal planning, and high-quality cooking, combined with flexibility, discretion, and a deep understanding of dietary requirements in elite performance settings.

What will you be doing?

1. Create personalised, nutritionally balanced meals based on player’s needs, dietary restrictions, and performance goals.
2. Ensure smooth food provision during travel by working with logistics teams, hotels, and restaurants to source quality ingredients.
3. Collaborate with nutritionists, adjusting meals based on requirements.
4. Maintain top standards of food safety and cleanliness in all environments, including team facilities and temporary kitchens.
5. Prepare meals for various diets (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, etc.) without sacrificing taste or performance.
6. Provide high-end culinary experiences, focusing on taste, presentation, and consistency for players.
7. Work with coaches, nutritionists, and medical teams to align meal plans with training and competition schedules.
8. Stay current on trends in sports nutrition and performance-based meals, applying the latest science to meal planning.

Who are we looking for?

You will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, have previous professional chef experience in sports catering, have experience working with nutritionists and understanding athlete dietary requirements, and be willing to travel extensively across the world.

Why should you apply?

At Liverpool FC, our chefs are the heart of our business. We provide top-tier kitchens, equipment, and ongoing development to help them excel. If you’re a passionate and talented chef seeking an exciting opportunity, apply now to join our team and create unforgettable dining experiences.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or find a suitable candidate before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• Location AXA Training Centre, United Kingdom