Stadium Menu Innovator & Culinary Lead

Liverpool FC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Financial guidance

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loans

Employee discounts

Will Writing Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Plan

Volunteering opportunities

LFC perks: retail discounts & priority

Job summary

Liverpool Football Club in Liverpool is seeking a professional chef to lead menu development and product innovation across matchdays and retail offerings. You will write clear recipes, present tastings, and collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and Retail Catering team to deliver high-quality food aligned with club standards.

Ideal candidates bring strong culinary expertise, excellent organisation, knowledge of Natasha's Law, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced stadium

Qualifications

• Proven current experience as a professional chef in a busy stadium or sports environment.
• Ability to create/deliver high-quality recipes across food categories.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, flavours and trends; translate insights into concepts.
• Excellent organisation and communication to work cross-functionally with managers and teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of food safety legislation including Natasha's Law.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative menu ideas, food concepts and product ranges.
• Research culinary trends and translate insights into new menus and products.
• Present findings, run tastings and deliver product showcases for stakeholders.
• Create exclusive food concepts supporting the club's catering offer.
• Write clear recipes for consistency across teams and categories.
• Collaborate with Executive Head Chef and Retail Catering team.
• Ensure products align with club goals, customer expectations and operations.
• Support menu development for matchdays, catering and retail products.
• Assist recruitment of kitchen staff and run annual performance reviews.
• Support delivery of an excellent customer experience with hospitality teams.

Skills

Professional chef

Menu development

Culinary trends

Presentation skills

Hygiene & Natasha's Law

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Job description

Liverpool Football Club in Liverpool is seeking a professional chef to lead menu development and product innovation across matchdays and retail offerings. You will write clear recipes, present tastings, and collaborate with the Executive Head Chef and Retail Catering team to deliver high-quality food aligned with club standards.

Ideal candidates bring strong culinary expertise, excellent organisation, knowledge of Natasha's Law, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced stadium