At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations and create unforgettable dining experiences at major events.
- Company: Join Delaware North UK, a vibrant team at the Stadium of Light.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, free meals on event days, and exciting work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for growth and working with passionate teams.
- Why this job: Be part of thrilling events and make your culinary mark in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Lead Chef or Senior Chef; no degree required.
The predicted salary is between 25092 - 30668 £ per year.
Delaware North UK is hiring casual Senior Culinary opportunities for Chefs to join our team at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As a Chef, you will be working with an enthusiastic kitchen team to create memorable and first-class dining experiences for guests. If you are looking for Senior Culinary opportunities and ready to join our collaborative team in time for the 2026-2027 football season, take a shot at your new job with us!
What we offer
- Competitive weekly pay
- Casual 6+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle
- Free meal on event days
- Experience working at major sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and major concerts taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026
What will you do?
- Lead kitchen operations for events from planning through delivery, deliver team briefings, and manage food production, menus, staffing, and logistics
- Ensure food consistently meets Delaware North’s standards and specifications, maintaining high quality, presentation, and consistency
- Lead, support, and develop culinary teams, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and maintaining clear communication
- Drive high standards of food presentation and allergen compliance, ensuring quality guest experience, leading teams to deliver seamless event service
- 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
- No degree required
- Certification in Level 3 Food Safety, Allergen Expert Level 2, Level 2 Safety Awareness, COSHH Training, and Guest and Staff Experience Training
- Experience as Lead Chef or Senior Chef in high-volume, fast-paced catering
- Skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, detail-orientation, and performing under pressure
Physical requirements
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Comfortable handling various meat products
- Availability to attend shifts for prep days, as well as matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles
Senior Culinary Opportunities in Sunderland employer: Delaware North at Stadium of Light
Delaware North UK is an exceptional employer, offering Senior Culinary opportunities at the vibrant Stadium of Light in Sunderland. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, employees enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts around major events, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment that celebrates culinary excellence. Join us for a rewarding experience where you can grow your skills while creating unforgettable dining moments for guests during thrilling football matches and concerts.
Contact Details:
Delaware North at Stadium of Light Recruitment Team
