Senior Sous Chef

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We\’re looking for a creative, driven, and hands-on Senior Sous Chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens and loves delivering exceptional food experiences. You\’ll bring proven experience in leading and motivating kitchen teams, ensuring consistent quality and presentation, and running smooth kitchen operations from prep to plate.

If you have a passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the skill to create menus that excite and inspire, and the ability to work collaboratively with front-of-house teams while keeping standards sky-high — we\’d love you to bring your energy and expertise to our culinary team at Joie Stadium.

A FLAVOUR OF THE DAY TO DAY

• Assist the Head Chef in developing innovative, seasonal menus that delight our guests and meet client briefs.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all services.
• Lead and inspire kitchen staff, setting clear expectations and fostering a positive, productive working environment.
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Manage the staff catering operation day to day, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Monitor and control gross profit, portioning, and wastage to maximise yield.
• Ensure all food hygiene, allergen, calorie labelling, and safety requirements are met in line with legislation and company policy.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness standards, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly checks are completed.
• Participate in tastings and provide trained culinary feedback to enhance menu development.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across departments to support smooth event delivery.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-standard kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train, and develop kitchen teams.
• Excellent knowledge of food trends, seasonal produce, and menu development.
• Strong understanding of cost control, gross profit management, and reducing waste.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt quickly to last-minute changes or event requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to consistency in quality and presentation.
• Knowledge of all food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety regulations.
• Collaborative approach with strong communication skills to work effectively across teams.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the \’Eligibility to Work in the UK\’ requirements.

BE YOU WITH US.

We\’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Wherever you come from, and wherever you\’re going — we\’d love to hear from you.

• If you require any additional support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us at — we\’re here to help.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SSC