Stadium Kitchen: Junior Sous Chef & Team Coach

LFC Foundation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts

LFCTV GO access

Exclusive shopping discounts

Job summary

Liverpool Football Club is seeking a Junior Sous Chef at Anfield Stadium to support the Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality meals across all kitchen operations. You will supervise sections, assist with stock control and menu execution, and help train junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role requires flexibility for match/event days and evenings, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar in a busy kitchen
• Strong practical cooking skills across multiple sections
• Ability to supervise, motivate and support junior team members
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergens, COSHH, health and safety and safe working practices
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to stay calm and professional in a pressured kitchen environment
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the highest possible levels of customer care and service in all kitchens and back-of-house areas
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to agreed specifications, standards and timings
• Lead assigned kitchen sections during preparation and service, ensuring food quality, consistency and presentation are maintained
• Ensure all mise en place is completed accurately and on time for service
• Supervise and support Commis Chefs, Chef de Parties and casual kitchen team members as required
• Coach and encourage junior colleagues, sharing skills and good practice during day-to-day operations
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen control, health and safety, cleaning and safe working practices
• Carry out and record food temperature checks, delivery checks and other due diligence records in line with company procedures
• Ensure food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly in line with food safety requirements
• Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness as directed by senior chefs
• Support menu development, tastings and the delivery of new dishes under the guidance of senior chefs
• Maintain awareness of accident reporting, maintenance fault reporting, fire procedures and departmental health and safety requirements
• Cover duties across sections when required due to business levels, holidays, illness or staffing requirements
• Contribute to a professional, organised and positive kitchen culture, supporting colleagues across catering operations

Skills

Cooking skills

Multi-section experience

Team supervision

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Calm under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

Basic Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Liverpool Football Club is seeking a Junior Sous Chef at Anfield Stadium to support the Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality meals across all kitchen operations. You will supervise sections, assist with stock control and menu execution, and help train junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role requires flexibility for match/event days and evenings, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.