Head Chef - GTech Community Stadium, Brentford FC – Full‑time / Permanent
£60,000 + excellent benefits, including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We are looking for a multifaceted Head Chef to join our passionate culinary team at Brentford GTech Community Stadium, a state‑of‑the‑art venue and home of Brentford Football Club.
Head Chef – the role
- Create and deliver exceptional, event‑led menus that exceed guest expectations while catering for dietary needs, cultural preferences, and sustainability goals.
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring outstanding food quality, presentation, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Inspire, develop, and mentor a high‑performing culinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
- Partner with event planners and stakeholders to design memorable dining experiences that enhance every event.
- Manage supplier relationships, sourcing premium ingredients while driving value and cost efficiencies.
- Take ownership of budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability, ensuring strong commercial performance.
- Stay ahead of culinary trends and innovations, introducing fresh concepts that keep offerings exciting and relevant.
- Champion quality assurance through regular reviews, maintaining consistency and compliance across all operations.
- Coordinate the delivery of culinary operations for match days and events, adapting seamlessly to changing requirements and ensuring flawless execution.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the guest experience.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive and proven experience in culinary arts, with a focus on large‑scale event catering. Stadium/arena experience is a bonus.
- Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated ability to create diverse and innovative menus.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse culinary team.
- Proven experience in effectively managing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high standards.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Solid financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
- Ability to negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure cost‑effective ingredient sourcing.
- A strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in alignment with matchday and event schedules.
- Willingness to stay abreast of industry trends, culinary innovations, and emerging technologies.
- Resilience and the ability to thrive in a high‑pressure environment.
- Positive and approachable demeanour, fostering a positive team culture.
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus and full company benefits.
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Family benefits: 2 days’ additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave.
- Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
- Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, life assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
- Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
- Meals on duty included.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
