At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and ensure top-notch food service on matchdays.
- Company: Join Constellation at Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC.
- Benefits: Flexible matchday role with exciting events throughout the season.
- Other info: Casual position with opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a legendary venue and make matchdays unforgettable for fans.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume kitchens and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lead the Retail Kitchen Operation at Villa Park! Retail Chef Manager Wanted. Ready to take full ownership of high-volume stadium food operations at one of the Premier League’s most iconic venues? Join Constellation, part of the Levy UK family, and become a Retail Chef Manager at Villa Park, home of Aston Villa FC.
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised kitchen leader to oversee all retail food operations across Villa Park’s matchday kiosks, ensuring every outlet delivers consistent, high-quality food service in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and managing all retail cooks across Villa Park on matchdays.
- Acting as the main point of contact for all retail kitchen teams during service.
- Ensuring all kiosks are fully stocked with food, equipment and service items.
- Monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment where required.
- Overseeing opening and closing procedures for all retail food outlets.
- Managing food levels, wastage control and ensuring accurate recording.
- Supporting consistent food quality, speed of service and operational standards.
- Ensuring compliance with all Health Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene, Manual Handling and COSHH regulations.
- Liaising with wider operational teams to ensure smooth matchday delivery.
What we’re looking for:
- You must be aged 18 or over.
- Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen or stadium/arena catering environment is essential.
- Strong leadership experience managing chefs or kitchen teams.
- Excellent understanding of stock control, wastage management and food operations.
- Confident in leading large-scale, fast-paced food service environments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to problem-solve under pressure.
- A hands-on leader who can support teams while maintaining high standards.
This is a Casual Matchday Position. This is a casual, flexible matchday role, offering the opportunity to work at Villa Park – home of Aston Villa FC throughout the football season and at other exciting events where available. Availability for the following fixtures is essential: Monday 28th July, Monday 4th August, Thursday 28th August and all remaining Aston Villa home fixtures throughout the season.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a key part of the matchday food operation and lead from the front at Villa Park, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Constellation team at Aston Villa FC!
Retail Chef Manager Needed at Villa Park – Lead the Matchday Food Teams employer: Constellation
Join Constellation at Villa Park, where we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment that champions teamwork and excellence. As a Retail Chef Manager, you'll not only lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional food experiences during thrilling matchdays but also benefit from flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth within the Levy UK family. Embrace the excitement of working at one of the Premier League's most iconic venues, where your leadership will directly impact the enjoyment of fans and guests alike.
