Women’s First Team Chef

Kick It Out; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club is seeking a Chef for their Women’s First Team, responsible for delivering high-quality meals for athletes. The role involves menu development, liaising with hotels for away fixtures, and supporting daily kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in professional sports, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday, increasing with service

Access to rewards platform and wellbeing centre

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within professional sports clubs or with elite athletes.
• Excellent communication skills to connect with players and staff.
• Highly organized and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, nutritionally balanced food for home and away fixtures.
• Liaise with hotels for away matches and develop innovative menus.
• Contribute to daily kitchen operations at the training ground.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Chef for Brighton & Hove Albion FC Women’s First Team

• Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
• Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends, in accordance with the women’s first team schedule
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Deadline: 27th May 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. Our core values include high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Role Overview

This role primarily supports our Women’s First Team by delivering high-quality, nutritionally balanced food and beverages for both home and away fixtures. Responsibilities include liaising with hotels for away matches and developing innovative menus reflecting our nutritional philosophy. Additionally, you will contribute to the daily operations of our kitchen at the training ground in Lancing.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working within professional sports clubs or with elite athletes
• Excellent communication skills to connect with players and staff
• Highly organized and adaptable to change
• Flexibility to work weekends and travel extensively for away games

Benefits

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday, increasing with service (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Access to a rewards platform, wellbeing centre, gym, padel court, and exclusive discounts
• Priority access to match tickets, including free WSL tickets for 2024/25
• In-house training and CPD opportunities

Our Commitment to EDI

We promote diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome. Please contact [e-mail] for reasonable adjustments.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Additional Information

This position is UK-based and requires proof of right to work in the UK. All offers are conditional upon background checks, including DBS and reference checks. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.