Sous Chef

CompanySodexo Live!

LocationLeeds, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/28/2026

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Occupation Type

Chefs

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

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!