About Legends Global
Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.
We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.
Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The Venue
Located in the heart of West London, Chelsea Football Club is one of the world’s most iconic football clubs and a premier sports and events venue. Stamford Bridge, blends rich football heritage with state-of-the-art facilities, offering a dynamic and inspiring environment for both matchday and non-matchday operations.
As a world-class venue, Stamford Bridge hosts not only thrilling Premier League fixtures but also an array of high-profile events, conferences, and hospitality experiences. From our luxurious hospitality suites and restaurants to our versatile event spaces and fan zones.
About the Role
The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef/Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role involves supervising the culinary team, kitchen staff, assisting with menu development, maintaining food safety standards, and taking general responsibility at all times. Ensuring thoughtful and accurate cost management is vital for this role.
What we can offer
Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.
You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave
We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.
A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.
Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.
We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.
We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.
Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet
Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
* Supervise and coordinate the culinary team, and kitchen staff during food preparation and service
* Ensure dishes are prepared to recipe, quality, and presentation standards
* Monitor food inventory, ordering, and storage
* Enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP)
* Train and mentor culinary team
* Assist with menu planning, costing, and portion control
* Manage kitchen schedules and workflow for efficiency
* Minimise waste and control food costs
* Step in as acting Head Chef when required
* Ensure budget management of variable culinary/chef/kitchen staff hours
We are looking for someone with:
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie
* Culinary degree or relevant professional training preferred
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
* Knowledge of food safety regulations
* Good communication and problem-solving abilities
Inclusive Workplace
At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.