The opportunity
Delaware North UK is hiring a casual Lead Chef to join our collaborative team at Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London. As a Lead Chef, you will be leading a kitchen section, supporting team members in food production, presentation, and event execution. Join us to connect with our team and create memorable dining experiences under the arch.
Pay
The expected pay for this role is £18.90 – £23.20 / hour
What we offer
At Delaware North U.K., you’ll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you’ll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best.Team member perks include:
- Competitive weekly pay starting from £18.90, with opportunity to grow once working with the team
- Casual 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 international sporting events and concerts, including England’s National Football teams, Cup Football competitions, Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026 NFL, musical icons Noah Kahan and Harry Styles taking the stage, and so much more in 2026 and 2027
What will you do?
- Drive collaboration and coordination with kitchen team members, leading a section during high-volume service
- Lead the team, providing mentorship to Junior Chefs to support development
- Craft delicious fine dining menu offerings, working with premium ingredients and utilising your understanding of flavour profiles and seasonal produce to maintain consistency and quality while adapting to meet guests’ needs
- Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety,HACCP, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
More about you
- No degree required
- Minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Junior Sous Chef, working with high-quality ingredients and premium food offerings within a fine dining, luxury hospitality, or premium restaurant environment
- Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
- Skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, detail-orientation, attention to detail, plating presentation, organisation, and performing under pressure
Physical requirements
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Comfortable handling various meat and alcohol products
- Availability to flexibly attend shifts on weekdays, evenings, and weekends for non-matchday events when required, due to events-based nature of roles
- Ability to travel and work at Wembley Stadium
Source: Hospitality Online
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Lead Chef in Wembley employer: Delaware North at Wembley Stadium
Delaware North UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the iconic Wembley Stadium where you can make a tangible impact on event experiences. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and support, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us for the unique opportunity to work in a vibrant setting that values your contributions and encourages professional advancement.
Contact Details:
Delaware North at Wembley Stadium Recruitment Team
