At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create exceptional food for events and hospitality.
- Company: Join Delaware North UK at the iconic London Stadium.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, pension contributions, and dynamic work experiences.
- Other info: Be part of exciting events with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a buzzing atmosphere while delighting guests with innovative menus.
- Qualifications: Culinary degree or extensive experience in high-volume environments required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The opportunity Delaware North UK is hiring a full-time Hospitality Head Chef to join our team at London Stadium in Stratford, London. As Head Chef, you will be leading a team of Chefs to create exceptional food across all areas of operations, including event day hospitality and meetings and events. You will be producing innovative menus for guests, ensuring memorable dining experiences and excellent guest satisfaction.
If you are the Hospitality Head Chef ready to deliver your outstanding culinary skills in this buzzing atmosphere, then kick off your next career move with us. Apply today.
Pay
The expected pay for this role is Competitive.
What we offer
A generous 33-day holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
Favourable pension contributions
Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major sporting events and concerts, including West Ham United football club, UK Athletics Meet, upcoming global stars taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events still to come in 2026 and 2027.
What will you do?
- Analyse menu data, concepts, trends, and products, developing our offerings and identifying ways to drive sales and profitability across the business to meet plan.
- Ensure consistent quality and portion control, creating production specifications and schedules for food products.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team during hiring to attract and recruit the best talent.
- Support the team members’ onboarding, scheduling, training, and development.
- Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence.
More about you
- Related culinary degree, or 9+ years’ experience with 3+ years’ of management.
- Experience in a high volume, logistically challenging environment.
- NVQ Level 1 and 2.
- Skills in communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, detail-orientation, and performing under pressure, plus basic skills in IT.
- 3+ years’ financial accountability for a large single site or several smaller sites is beneficial.
Physical requirements
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work on site at London Stadium, and on occasion travel to other venues to support the business.
Hospitality Head Chef in Stratford-upon-Avon employer: Delaware North at London Stadium - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Delaware North UK is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture at the iconic London Stadium, where you can showcase your culinary talents in a dynamic environment hosting major events. With generous benefits like a 33-day holiday allowance and opportunities for professional growth, you'll be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in hospitality. Join us to create memorable dining experiences while enjoying the thrill of working in one of London's most exciting venues.
Contact Details:
Delaware North at London Stadium - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Recruitment Team
