Job Description
Sous Chef
* Headingley Stadium, St Michael's Lane, Leeds
* £34,000pa + excellent benefits
* 40hrs pw 5/7
Job Introduction
Sodexo Live! delivers world-class hospitality and dining across some of the most exciting venues in the country and now we’re looking for a dynamic, ambitious Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at Headingley Stadium, home to extraordinary matchdays, high-profile events and premium guest experiences.
This is your opportunity to bring creativity, innovation and passion to a venue that demands excellence every single day.
As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the culinary vision at Headingley Stadium working closely with the Executive Head Chef and Head Chef. We’re looking for a chef with ambition, creativity and the drive to make a real impact.
If you are driven by innovation, thrive in fast-paced event environments and want to deliver unforgettable experiences at Headingley Stadium, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
* Drive culinary delivery across matchdays, corporate events, hospitality suites and premium dining.
* Ensure outstanding food quality, consistency and presentation across all kitchens.
* Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing brigade of chefs.
* Create trend-led, forward-thinking menus that set the benchmark for stadium hospitality.
* Present dishes confidently and passionately during client tastings.
* Champion continuous improvement and introduce fresh ideas that elevate the food offer.
* Maintain full compliance with all food safety, health & safety and company standards.
* Support financial performance through effective food cost management, stock control, labour planning, and stepping in for senior chefs when required.
What You Bring:
Essential
* Experience in high-volume catering: major events, large-scale banqueting or stadium operations
* Fine dining background (hotels, restaurants or high-end contract catering)
* A genuine passion for food trends, innovation and modern cuisine
* Strong communication skills with confidence presenting to clients
* Solid financial awareness and understanding of food margin control
* Level 3 Food Hygiene
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team
Desirable
* Supervising Food Safety Level 3 or IOSH Managing Safely
* Senior Sous Chef or previous Head Chef experience
* Experience in retail / production kitchens
* Contract-catering client management exposure
* Experience in staff training and talent development
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!