We’re experience makers.And relationship builders.And we’re hiring!We are looking for a Stadium Catering Head Chef to join us at Newcastle United Football ClubYou’ll be playing a big part in daily logistics of meetings and events and matchday setup.Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t dream it, you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together. Because we’re more than just waiters.Be part of something greater.We currently have an opportunity to join our team at St James Park home to Newcastle Untied FC.This is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility. A need for outstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. A few things about you If you are a friendly, and approachable individual with great communication skills, this would be the perfect role for you! Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our hygiene and Health and Safety practises, so it is vital that you'll champion this.Package Description£14.42 -£15.38 per hour40 hours - 5 days from 7 including evenings and weekends Main ResponsibilitiesEffectively manage all areas of Food Safety and Kitchen Health & SafetyManage and develop food standards and quality across all areas during all stages including food matchday and event day food preparation, production and service delivery.Ensure purchasing is carried out in line with company policy and unit control procedures Effectively manage relations with nominated suppliers.Ensure menu cycles or special menus are delivered on time Carry out monthly stock takes.Ensure that all accountable staff are adequately trained and skilled to the required level ensuring up to date training record cards are in place and the company appraisal process is followed.Menu tastings are carried out for new menu items/offers.Staff performance is effectively managed.The Ideal CandidateEssential:• Up to date knowledge of culinary trends and techniques pertaining to Stadium Catering offers with Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Chef role.• Ambitious and willing to take ownership of the operation.• Financially astute• Team management experience Excellent culinary skills• Strong problem solving and organizational skills Strong leadership skills.• High standards of personal presentation Able to work all matchdays.• Flexibility, able to work weekends and evenings to suit the needs of the business.• Level 3 food safety for supervisors certificateDesirable: Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia.About The CompanySodexo Live!We’re Experience Makers. And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more. Be part of something greaterWhy choose Sodexo Live! – At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Other venues in the UK include, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.
