Venue Sous Chef - Chelsea FC

Levy UK; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading catering company, where culinary excellence meets passion for hospitality. As a Venue Sous Chef at a prestigious football club, you will oversee culinary operations, menu development, and team management, ensuring exceptional food experiences for fans. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Be part of a dynamic environment that values sustainability and well-being while delivering top-notch catering services across premier venues.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including dental and optical

Free annual healthcare check

Exclusive discounts on entertainment

Meals on duty

Vouchers and pension schemes

Employee assistance programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading culinary operations in a high-volume environment.
• Strong background in menu development and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in Chelsea FC’s premium area.
• Manage and train a team of chefs and kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary Operations

Menu Development

Stock Management

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Venue Sous Chef - Chelsea Football Club

• £38,000 per annum

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is a vibrant sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We operate at premier venues worldwide, delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences.

Our UK partnerships include prestigious venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC), and ExCel London.

We are passionate about culinary excellence, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to be Net Zero by 2027, and pay all team members at least the Real or London Living Wage.

Benefits:

• Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, and therapy treatments
• Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive discounts on entertainment, health, travel, shopping, and more
• Meals on duty
• Vouchers and pension schemes
• Employee assistance programs and additional leave benefits
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities

More about the role:

Levy UK is the official catering partner to Chelsea Football Club, managing catering across Stamford Bridge, Cobham training facilities, and Kingsmeadow Women's Stadium.

We cater for approximately 1.15 million fans annually, providing services across multiple outlets and hosting numerous events.

Scope of Role:

• Lead culinary operations in Chelsea FC’s premium area, the Rose & Ball
• Oversee food production, menu development, stock management, and equipment inventory
• Manage and train a team of chefs and kitchen staff

Operations:

• Collaborate on seasonal menus with the culinary team, emphasizing British and international cuisine
• Ensure high standards of quality, taste, and presentation
• Control costs, manage inventory, and minimize waste
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards

About you:

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone is respected and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our vibrant team and contribute to our success.

Join us to grow your career, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development within a leading UK business.