Stadium Retail Head Chef: Lead Bold, High-Volume Kitchens

Levy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Birmingham seeks a Retail Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Aston Villa Football Club. This role involves overseeing food quality and service for thousands of fans during events, creating engaging menus, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with proven experience in high-pressure environments, a passion for culinary excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Competitive salary and various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme & life assurance

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate, people-focused with kitchen leadership experience.
• Success in high-pressure culinary environments.
• Ability to design crowd-pleasing menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate chefs across multiple kitchens.
• Ensure food quality, speed, and consistency.
• Design and deliver innovative menus for events.
• Train teams to uphold culinary standards.
• Maintain food safety and sustainability practices.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen management

Menu design

Creativity

Food safety standards

Sustainability commitment

Job description

A leading catering company in Birmingham seeks a Retail Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Aston Villa Football Club. This role involves overseeing food quality and service for thousands of fans during events, creating engaging menus, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with proven experience in high-pressure environments, a passion for culinary excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Competitive salary and various employee benefits offered.