Stadium Head Chef
Norwich City Football Club, Norwich
Stadium Head Chef
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Norwich City Football Club, Norwich
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 13 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f4a586d12e534830ae9e55e7537d6e01
Full Job Description
- Oversee all kitchen operations across the stadium, including VIP boxes, lounges, and banqueting suites, ensuring a guest-first approach and exceptional culinary standards.
- Develop creative, profitable menus and hospitality packages in collaboration with the Head of Catering and CME team.
- Lead, train, and manage chefs and back-of-house staff to perform at a high level, particularly during peak service periods.
- Act as a role model by upholding the Club's values and delivering brand standards consistently.
- Work closely with the finance and catering teams to set, monitor, and manage catering budgets.
- Track and control cost of sales, staffing levels, and wastage to stay within budget parameters.
- Ensure all allergen and dietary information is accurate, legally compliant, and consistently followed.
- Maintain full compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations, including proper documentation.
- Oversee the care, maintenance, and compliance of all kitchen and food preparation equipment.
- Manage stock levels, storage, and conduct regular stocktakes to ensure accuracy.
- Order stock within budget, building strong relationships with quality local suppliers.
- Collaborate effectively across departments, clearly communicating business needs and expectations.
- Promote and maintain a culture of safeguarding and safe working practices across the team.
- To act in a manner that supports the Club's Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Catering Department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Stadium Head Chef. This is an excellent role for someone who is a strong leader with excellent organisational skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive under pressure while delivering exceptional food and service standards., Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high volume, fast paced environment (preferably with experience in large scale events) - Fully knowledgeable of all food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
- Food Hygiene Level 3 Certificate or equivalent desirable but not essential.
- Passionate about food and hospitality with a warm and friendly personality.
Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to): - Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Enhanced family friendly leave policies
- Pension Scheme with Royal London
- Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
- Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
- The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
- A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.
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