The opportunity
Delaware North UK is hiring casual Chefs to join our team at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland. When you're enthusiastic about food in this exciting environment and are dedicated to our collaborative delivery of guest experiences, it hardly feels like work at all. As a Chef, you will be collaborating with an enthusiastic and likeminded kitchen team to craft memorable dining experiences and deliver first-class excellence in an amazing venue. If you are the passionate, resilient, and dedicated team member we are looking for, consistently delivering impressive items with your outstanding culinary skills, then kick off your next career move with us. Here, there are always opportunities to thrive, so if you are ready to join our valued team in this fantastic atmosphere, apply now to and kick off your new career.
Pay
The expected pay for this role is £16.81ph
What we offer
What can you expect as a casual worker at Delaware North? A role with endless opportunities at the coolest venues in the world, great pay, and the flexibility to work around your other life commitments. We’re ready to meet you and welcome you to our team.
What will you do?
* Craft delicious food items, with dishes ranging from fine dining to casual offerings across various cuisines, showcasing your passion for food creation and adapting to meet guests’ needs
* Collaborate and coordinate with kitchen team members
* Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
Physical requirements
* Ability to stand for duration of shift
* Capacity to work evenings and weekends
* Comfortable handling certain meat products
Who we are
In 2025, Delaware North began their journey to transform hospitality at the incredible and beloved Stadium of Light. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, Delaware North is eager to provide a range of services at topflight Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events at this incredible 49,000 red and white seater stadium!
Bringing premium hospitality and exceptional experiences to our new guests is just part of the job, and with the stadium buzzing with the roar of the crowd, it hardly feels like work at all. Here, we provide endless opportunities for our team members to shine and grow, including working at the supreme Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards experiences alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks, kicking off the start of great collaboration. Following refurbished concourse environments, the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with improved food and beverage offerings for guests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with local vendors, supported by new technology to significantly increase the speed and quality of guest service. We can’t wait to kick off the new season with our team members, ready to grow and shine in this atmospheric Tyne and Wear location, where passionate guests deserve memorable moments that lasts a lifetime. Apply now to join us.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
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