Casual Sous Chef

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world\’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 to positively disrupt business as usual.
As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.

About the Venue

With an expanding footprint in the United Kingdom, OVG is redefining how fans experience live events through innovative hospitality.
OVG\’s first UK project, Co-op Live in Manchester, revolutionised fan experiences through innovative hospitality. We are ready to build on this as we gear up to manage further venues across the UK.
We\’re fanatical about transforming food and beverage services across sports and entertainment venues by prioritising culinary innovation, local concepts, and seamless technological integration.

Role Purpose

• Casual Sous Chef
• £18.36 per hour + Holiday Pay
• Flexible contract
• 8000 Capacity Stadium – Stratford.

Copper Box Arena is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our casual kitchen team on a flexible basis.

As one of London\’s premier sporting and events venues, we host a diverse range of activities from major sporting events to concerts and exhibitions, delivering high quality food service to thousands of guests.

We\’re looking for experienced culinary professionals who can work flexibly across our busy events calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations during events
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation for our high volume event days
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards (HACCP), and health and safety regulations

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen
• Experience in high volume catering / events
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate (minimum)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple sections simultaneously
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and occasional weekdays
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunity to work at a world class Olympic venue
• Supportive team environment

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we\’d love to hear from you.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to prove your right to work in the UK. Basic DBS will be required.