Head Chef – Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford FC – Full-Time / Permanent
£60,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We’re looking for a multifaceted Head Chef to join our passionate culinary team at the Brentford Gtech Community Stadium, a state‑of‑the‑art conference and events venue and home of Brentford Football Club.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver creative menus for live football matches, conferences and exhibitions.
Responsibilities
- Create and deliver exceptional, event‑led menus that exceed guest expectations while catering for dietary needs, cultural preferences and sustainability goals.
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring outstanding food quality, presentation, safety and hygiene standards.
- Inspire, develop and mentor a high‑performing culinary team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
- Partner with event planners and stakeholders to design memorable dining experiences that enhance every event.
- Manage supplier relationships, sourcing premium ingredients while driving value and cost efficiencies.
- Take ownership of budgets, forecasting, cost control and profitability, ensuring strong commercial performance.
- Stay ahead of culinary trends and innovations, introducing fresh concepts that keep offerings exciting and relevant.
- Champion quality assurance through regular reviews, maintaining consistency and compliance across all operations.
- Coordinate the delivery of culinary operations for match days and events, adapting seamlessly to changing requirements and ensuring flawless execution.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and elevate the guest experience.
Qualifications
- Extensive and proven experience in culinary arts with a focus on large‑scale event catering. Stadium/arena experience is a bonus.
- Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated ability to create diverse and innovative menus.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse culinary team.
- Proven experience in effectively managing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and maintaining high standards.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with cross‑functional teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
- Solid financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control and profitability analysis.
- Ability to negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure cost‑effective ingredient sourcing.
- A strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in alignment with match‑day and event schedules.
- Willingness to stay abreast of industry trends, culinary innovations and emerging technologies.
- Resilience and the ability to thrive in a high‑pressure environment.
- Positive and approachable demeanour, fostering a positive team culture.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus and full company benefits.
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Family benefits: 2 days’ additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave.
- Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
- Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
- Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
- Meals on duty included.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation and excellence.
Head Chef employer: Brentford Football Club
Brentford FC is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, dedicated to the development of both its staff and young athletes. With a commitment to safeguarding and diversity, employees are encouraged to grow through continuous training and support, all while working in a dynamic environment at our state-of-the-art training ground in Jersey Road. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of goalkeepers and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
