Stadium Catering Head Chef - Newcastle United Football Club Summary We're experience makers. And relationship builders. And we're hiring! We are looking for a Stadium Catering Head Chef to join us at Newcastle United Football Club You'll be playing a big part in daily logistics of meetings and events and matchday setup. Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don't dream it, you live it every day. Here you'll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together. Because we're more than just waiters. Be part of something greater. We currently have an opportunity to join our team at St James Park home to Newcastle Untied FC. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility. A need for outstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. A few things about you If you are a friendly, and approachable individual with great communication skills, this would be the perfect role for you! Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our hygiene and Health and Safety practises, so it is vital that you'll champion this. Package Description 14.42 - 15.38 per hour 40 hours - 5 days from 7 including evenings and weekends Main Responsibilities Effectively manage all areas of Food Safety and Kitchen Health & Safety Manage and develop food standards and quality across all areas during all stages including food matchday and event day food preparation, production and service delivery. Ensure purchasing is carried out in line with company policy and unit control procedures Effectively manage relations with nominated suppliers. Ensure menu cycles or special menus are delivered on time Carry out monthly stock takes. Ensure that all accountable staff are adequately trained and skilled to the required level ensuring up to date training record cards are in place and the company appraisal process is followed. Menu tastings are carried out for new menu items/offers. Staff performance is effectively managed. Ideal Candidate Essential: Up to date knowledge of culinary trends and techniques pertaining to Stadium Catering offers with Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Chef role. Ambitious and willing to take ownership of the operation. Financially astute Team management experience Excellent culinary skills Strong problem solving and organizational skills Strong leadership skills. High standards of personal presentation Able to work all matchdays. Flexibility, able to work weekends and evenings to suit the needs of the business. Level 3 food safety for supervisors certificate Desirable: Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia.