Sous Chef – Stadium Kitchen Lead | Meals on Duty

Levy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Healthcare

Leave entitlements (23 days + BH)

Meals on duty

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Levy UK & Ireland is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at The Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough, ensuring high food quality and smooth kitchen operations.

You will lead a kitchen section, manage stock and waste, assist with menu costing and production schedules, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role offers a £40,000 salary plus excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with strong operational knowledge and a passion for food and beverage.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of financial performance and the impact of business decisions.
• Results-driven, proactive and creative, with the initiative and determination to achieve targets.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare accurate quotes, reports and financial information.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and relevant operational requirements.
• Computer literate, with experience using restaurant and bar management software, and the ability to support, develop and encourage others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards across all stages of preparation and service.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Prepare and cook sufficient food to meet guest demand while minimising waste and maintaining portion control.
• Ensure all dishes meet required standards for taste, presentation, garnishing and correct food temperatures.
• Manage a designated kitchen section, ensuring efficient service and timely food preparation during busy periods.
• Monitor stock and deliveries, checking product quality and reporting any issues to the Head Chef.
• Support menu planning, costing and production schedules to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records, including temperature checks, wastage, cleaning schedules and production paperwork.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas, ensuring equipment is used correctly and all hazards or incidents are reported.
• Support, supervise and guide less experienced kitchen staff, communicating effectively with Front of House and working flexibly across kitchen sections.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Results-driven

Numerical skills

Health & safety

Computer literacy

Tools

Restaurant/bar management software

Job description

Levy UK & Ireland is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at The Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough, ensuring high food quality and smooth kitchen operations.

You will lead a kitchen section, manage stock and waste, assist with menu costing and production schedules, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role offers a £40,000 salary plus excellent benefits and development opportunities.