Head Chef - NUFC Women's Training Ground - Newcastle United Women's Training Ground Summary We're experience makers. And food fanatics. And we're hiring. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we'll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We're so much more. Be part of something greater. At Sodexo, we create a vibrant, warm welcoming atmosphere where we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. We believe that venues and events don't just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories! Package Description 12 Months Fixed Term. DBS checked. 40 Hours per week. 5 Days over 7. Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition. Main Responsibilities Provide food and beverages of the highest nutritional value possible, showing understanding of the nutritional breakdowns. The ability to tailor individual meals for certain players in order to meet their dietary requirements, allergies or performance needs. Planning and creation of new and exciting menus in line with our nutritional philosophy. Dishes must be developed to complement the training demands. Whilst consistency must be maintained throughout the season, monotony must be avoided through imagination, execution and variety. Seek feedback from players and staff in order to evaluate food services and menus. Thorough communication with hotels prior to away matches in order to ensure all the necessary steps have been taken to deliver top class food when on the road. With this said, a member of the catering team may then be required to travel ahead of the 1st Team to opposition hotels to help execute the delivery of the menu to the taste of our squad. In conjunction with the catering staff, help ensure quality meals in preparation for and recovery after home matches. Control stock-check, ordering and replenishment whilst working to an annual budget and ensuring financial performance. Along with the Club Doctor/Performance coach/nutritionist help deliver educational sessions from time to time which help players develop cooking skills or a basic understanding of food hygiene. Deliver educational sessions in cooking, nutrition and basis food hygiene at the club's Academy site and support the Academy chefs in implementing menus and dishes appropriate to the scholars and youth players The head chef will manage all kitchen personnel, providing a professional working environment for all staff. Ensure all team members are working towards the same standards and that both the kitchens remain clean and tidy. Possibly accompany the first team on away trips both domestically and internationally as required Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally in a high-performance or elite sports environment. Demonstrated ability to cook and present food to a high level. Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent). Strong understanding of sports nutrition, particularly for female athletes. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and instruct a team Good communication skills and ability to build rapport with staff and athletes Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm Highly motivated to continually drive standards of self and the team A creative flair in the kitchen and a passion for creating outstanding flavoursome dishes Passion to drive to continually develop and seek improvement To adhere and communicate the Club's brand values to stakeholders whenever the opportunity arises. A commitment to continuing professional development To undertake regular Club safeguarding training updates (CPD) appropriate to the role