Senior Sous Chef - Joie Stadium Location: Joie Stadium Department: Culinary Reporting To: Head Chef - Joie Stadium Employment Type: Permanent Salary: up to £33,000 p.a. depending on experience About Us Eastlands Venue Services Limited is a joint venture between City Football Group (CFG) and Oak View Group (OVG). We deliver high-quality catering and hospitality services year-round across the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, supporting events for Manchester City Football Club and some of the biggest names in entertainment. With a growing team of over 100 permanent staff and around 3,000 casual workers, through teamwork, innovation and excellence we support 150 live events annually. The Etihad Campus is evolving into a world-class entertainment destination, creating exciting new opportunities -and we’d love for you to be part of our team! About the Role Play a part in motivating and inspiring the kitchen teams and business to new higher levels of culinary excellence. To take responsibility of the running and organisation of the kitchen and events under direction from the head chef. To ensure all standards of food service set out are met and achieved. To help and maintain a maximum yield in relation to gross profit and wastage in the kitchen. To ensure you meet all standards and levels of base mis-en-plas. Work with your kitchen teams to ensure that food standards across the business have a consistently high standard of quality and presentation and complying with all food policies. To ensure all related aspects of food safety and hygiene are met and carried out. Complete menu knowledge. Working on company briefs to deliver innovative and profitable solutions. To ensure that all designated daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties are carried out. To assist in and identify where waste can be reduced and controlled. Participate in tastings to provide the team with trained culinary feedback. To correspond with all parties that all the recipe information, calorie counts, and allergens are correctly passed on. Build successful professional and courteous relationships with all relevant departments Day to Day Key Responsibilities Assist the Head Chef in developing innovative menus, ensuring an exceptional culinary experience for our guests. Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistency and high quality standards. Provide leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and dining areas. Collaborate with the Head Chef to create seasonal menus, incorporating fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Manage and develop to day to day staff catering operation Qualifications & Skills Essential Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within a high-volume hospitality, events, or pub/restaurant environment. Strong cooking skills with the ability to lead a section and support large-scale service. Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and HACCP procedures. Ability to manage stock, control wastage, and support cost management. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure. Team leadership skills with a positive and approachable style. Desirable Experience in stadiums, events catering, or large hospitality operations. Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent). Passion for developing seasonal, innovative, and customer-focused menus. Applications Deadline All applications must be submitted by 03/10/2025 How to Apply Please submit your CV with the subject line” Job Title” Application - [Your Name]” Be You. With Us. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive. Wherever you come from, and wherever you're going — we’d love to hear from you. If you require any additional support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us at talent@eastlandsvsl.com — we’re here to help. Eligibility and Pre-employment Checks All applicants must be aged 18 or above, eligible to work in the UK, and willing to undergo a DBS check. These steps help us ensure a safe and compliant working environment for everyone.