Stadium Head Chef - High-Volume, Fast-Service Leader

Compass Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Birmingham seeks a Retail Head Chef to lead a kitchen team at Villa Park. This role demands creativity, strong leadership, and experience in high-pressure environments. You will design vibrant menus, drive food quality, and ensure safety and sustainability standards. A competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, along with various benefits, is offered. This position presents a unique opportunity to elevate dining experiences at historic football events.

Benefits

Pension scheme

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on shopping & travel

Ongoing training & development

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success running high-volume, high-pressure kitchens.
• Strong commitment to sustainability: sourcing local ingredients and reducing waste.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a brigade of chefs across multiple kitchens.
• Driving food quality, speed, and consistency on matchdays.
• Designing and delivering menus with a street food edge.
• Training and mentoring kitchen teams.
• Championing food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

High-pressure kitchen management

Food safety standards

Sustainability commitment

Job description

A leading hospitality company in Birmingham seeks a Retail Head Chef to lead a kitchen team at Villa Park. This role demands creativity, strong leadership, and experience in high-pressure environments. You will design vibrant menus, drive food quality, and ensure safety and sustainability standards. A competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, along with various benefits, is offered. This position presents a unique opportunity to elevate dining experiences at historic football events.