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. Competitive weekly pay starting from £18.90 / hour, with opportunity to grow once working with the team Casual shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and matchdays, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle Free meal on event days 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 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 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 Since its opening in 2007, Delaware North has been the hospitality provider at the iconic Wembley Stadium, home to England’s National Football Teams. From the Lionesses’ UEFA Women’s Euros 2022 win with a record crowd of 97,192 guests, to major football competitions, NFL matches, and world-class concerts with Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Oasis, and Harry Styles, no two days are the same at Wembley Stadium. With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us! £
Chef Evening Lead in Wembley employer: Delaware North
Delaware North UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the iconic London Stadium in Stratford. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to growth opportunities within the hospitality sector, alongside a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to be part of high-energy events, making every day rewarding and impactful.
