Development Chef - Newcastle United Football Club
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Development Chef - Newcastle United Football Club
Development Chef
Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park
£40,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits
Great work-life balance! 5/7 mostly 08:00 to 16:30, flexibility essential depending on fixtures
Job Introduction
Are you a culinary innovator passionate about high-end food experiences? Ready to lead and elevate hospitality at one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues?
Sodexo Live! offers a fantastic opportunity for a Development Chef to join our award-winning team at St James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club. Shape the culinary future of this world-class venue.
St James' Park is Newcastle's iconic landmark and a premier destination in the Northeast, offering expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings, conferences, and events. This role provides a chance to make a significant impact within a renowned venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and prestige.
We seek a motivated and passionate Development Chef to lead the development and execution of innovative food offerings catering to diverse tastes and preferences.
What You'll Do:
* Lead the development of innovative food concepts and menus reflecting emerging trends.
* Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef to ensure excellence during match days, events, tastings, and fine dining.
* Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety in line with regulations.
* Own and implement culinary development plans to keep NUFC at the forefront of culinary innovation.
* Drive cost efficiencies through smart purchasing, labour control, and budgeting.
* Act as a key contact for client tastings and presentations, showcasing our food with passion.
* Lead, inspire, and develop the culinary team through training and engagement.
What You Bring:
* Proven experience in fine dining or high-end volume catering environments
* A creative mindset with a track record of food innovation
* IOSH Managing Safely & CIEH Level 3 (or working towards)
* Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
* Experience managing budgets and achieving financial targets
* A collaborative, flexible, and proactive attitude
What We Offer:
Joining Sodexo means being part of something greater. We value you for who you are, support your growth, and offer numerous resources, rewards, and benefits, including:
* Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support platforms
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work-related issues
* Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and other services
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback options
* Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform
* Sodexo Retirement Plan
* Death-in-Service benefit
* Opportunities for career development and training
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Volunteering opportunities
* Flexible, dynamic work environment
* Competitive pay, full training, and protective uniform
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression in the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo
Our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our services in Food, FM, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to inclusivity and are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage participation in our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability, and others.
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we strive to change attitudes towards disability and ensure disabled people can fulfill their aspirations.
Click here to learn more about our inclusive culture.
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