Lead Chef, Wembley Stadium

The opportunityDelaware North UK is hiring a casual Lead Chef to join our collaborative team at Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. As a Lead Chef, you will be leading a kitchen section, supporting team members in food production, presentation, and event execution. Join us to connect with our team and create memorable dining experiences under the arch.
PayThe expected pay for this role is £18.90 - £23.20 / hour

What we offerAt Delaware North U.K., you'll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you'll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. Team member perks include:
Competitive weekly pay starting from £18.90 / hour, with opportunity to grow once working with the team
Casual shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and matchdays, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle
Free meal on event days
Experience working at major international sporting events and concerts, including England's National Football teams, Cup Football competitions, Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026 NFL, musical icons Noah Kahan and Harry Styles taking the stage, and so much more in 2026 and 2027

What will you do?Drive collaboration and coordination with kitchen team members, leading a section during high-volume service
Lead the team, providing mentorship to Junior Chefs to support development
Craft delicious fine dining menu offerings, working with premium ingredients and utilising your understanding of flavour profiles and seasonal produce to maintain consistency and quality while adapting to meet guests' needs
Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, HACCP, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North's policies and standards of excellence

More about youNo degree required
Minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Junior Sous Chef, working with high-quality ingredients and premium food offerings within a fine dining, luxury hospitality, or premium restaurant environment
Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
Skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, detail-orientation, attention to detail, plating presentation, organisation, and performing under pressure

Physical requirementsAbility to stand for duration of shift
Comfortable handling various meat and alcohol products
Availability to flexibly attend shifts on weekdays, evenings, and weekends for non-matchday events when required, due to events-based nature of roles
Ability to travel and work at Wembley Stadium

Who we areSince its opening in 2007, Delaware North has been the hospitality provider at the iconic Wembley Stadium, home to England's National Football Teams. From the Lionesses' UEFA Women's Euros 2022 win with a record crowd of 97,192 guests, to major football competitions, NFL matches, and world-class concerts with Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Oasis, and Harry Styles, no two days are the same at Wembley Stadium.
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!
£18.90 - £23.20 / hour