Sous Chef in Leeds

Sous Chef

• Headingley Stadium, St Michael's Lane, Leeds
• £34,000pa + excellent benefits
• 40hrs pw 5/7

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! delivers world-class hospitality and dining across some of the most exciting venues in the country and now we’re looking for a dynamic, ambitious Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at Headingley Stadium, home to extraordinary matchdays, high-profile events and premium guest experiences.

This is your opportunity to bring creativity, innovation and passion to a venue that demands excellence every single day.

As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the culinary vision at Headingley Stadium working closely with the Executive Head Chef and Head Chef. We’re looking for a chef with ambition, creativity and the drive to make a real impact.

If you are driven by innovation, thrive in fast-paced event environments and want to deliver unforgettable experiences at Headingley Stadium, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Drive culinary delivery across matchdays, corporate events, hospitality suites and premium dining.
• Ensure outstanding food quality, consistency and presentation across all kitchens.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing brigade of chefs.
• Create trend-led, forward-thinking menus that set the benchmark for stadium hospitality.
• Present dishes confidently and passionately during client tastings.
• Champion continuous improvement and introduce fresh ideas that elevate the food offer.
• Maintain full compliance with all food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Support financial performance through effective food cost management, stock control, labour planning, and stepping in for senior chefs when required.

What You Bring:

Essential

• Experience in high-volume catering: major events, large-scale banqueting or stadium operations
• Fine dining background (hotels, restaurants or high-end contract catering)
• A genuine passion for food trends, innovation and modern cuisine
• Strong communication skills with confidence presenting to clients
• Solid financial awareness and understanding of food margin control
• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team

Desirable

• Supervising Food Safety Level 3 or IOSH Managing Safely
• Senior Sous Chef or previous Head Chef experience
• Experience in retail / production kitchens
• Contract-catering client management exposure
• Experience in staff training and talent development

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!