Match Day Head Chef - Everton FC

Job Opportunity: Casual Head Chef Premium Dining at Everton StadiumAre you a culinary visionary with a passion for excellence? Everton Stadium is seeking a Casual Head Chef to lead one of our 13 Premium Dining outlets. This role is pivotal in delivering top-tier dining experiences, from A la Carte restaurants to private dining and event catering.Key Responsibilities:Lead & Manage:Oversee a team of casual chefs, ensuring top-notch training and motivation.Develop training programs to equip staff with exceptional service skills.Conduct regular performance reviews and manage talent development.Foster a high level of team energy and engagement focused on great food and hospitality.Innovate Menus:Collaborate with the Premium Head Chef, Culinary Director, and Stadia Executive Chef to continually develop exciting, high-quality dishes.Implement continuous product development and drive innovation.Ensure the nutritional philosophy is present across all sites, focusing on new food trends.Health & Safety:Maintain rigorous hygiene and safety standards.Ensure compliance with food safety standards and UK law.Regularly check fridge/freezer temperatures, food probing, and hot holding.Manage stock, including ordering, usage, wastage, and waste recording.Produce standard operating procedures for all menu dishes, including allergens.Operational Excellence:Ensure consistent, exceptional food quality and service.Manage day-to-day delivery of premium restaurants across the stadium.Drive guest-focused culture through in-depth knowledge of hospitality standards.Manage procurement systems and invoice recording.Responsible for staffing planners, weekly labour schedules, and budget alignment.Guest Focus:Foster a guest-centric culture with outstanding hospitality.Continuously seek feedback and make improvements to enhance the guest experience.Ensure effective communication between front and back of house teams.Qualifications:Extensive experience in restaurants or A la Carte environments.Level 3 food safety training (desired).Proven P&L accountability and commercial awareness.Strong leadership and team management skills.Positive and passionate focus on food and hospitality.Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.Calm, resilient, and problem-solving skills.Why Join Us?Be part of a dynamic, innovative team pushing the boundaries of stadia dining.Lead in a high-energy, prestigious environment.Competitive salary and benefits.Opportunity to inspire and manage a large kitchen team to deliver results.If you\’re a confident, energetic leader with a flair for hospitality, apply now to elevate our premium dining experience at Everton Stadium!AMRT1_UKCT