Chef de Partie

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Chef de Partie will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality food across all stadium catering operations, including event hospitality, player nutrition, match day food service, and café operations. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure food is prepared and served to excellent standards while meeting operational, nutritional, and customer service requirements.

This hands-on culinary role focuses on cooking from scratch using fresh, raw ingredients. It requires a skilled chef with a passion for traditional cookery techniques and a commitment to producing high-quality food with limited reliance on pre-prepared or convenience products.

The successful candidate will prepare a wide range of dishes from scratch, including stocks, sauces, soups, pastries, desserts, and main menu items. They will ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail throughout production, applying strong technical skills, creativity, and a focus on fresh, nutritious, and flavourful food.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, the post holder will contribute to menu development, seasonal planning, and the ongoing improvement of food standards. The role is suited to a chef who takes pride in their craft, values quality ingredients, and enjoys working across events, player catering, match days, and café services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with the planning, preparation, and delivery of food services across all stadium operations.
• Deliver high-quality catering for conferences, banqueting, hospitality events, and special functions.
• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals that meet player dietary and performance requirements.
• Assist with match day catering, ensuring efficient service for supporters, hospitality guests, staff, and stakeholders.
• Support the day-to-day operation of stadium cafés, maintaining product quality and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and legislative requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, consistency, and portion control.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, wastage management, and effective use of resources.
• Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement of food offerings across all areas of the business.
• Work flexibly across departments and shifts, including evenings, weekends, and match days, to meet operational needs.

Working Environment

This role operates across all stadium catering outlets and hospitality facilities. Flexibility is required to support events, player catering, match day operations, and café services in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Pay: Up to £14.71 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person