Head Chef in London

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.