Matchday Head Chef - Kia Oval at Levy UK + Ireland

What you'll do

Head Chef (Match Day Events) - Kia Oval, London | Full-Time / Permanent

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We're looking for a Head Chef to lead the culinary team in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences during domestic cricket match days at the iconic international cricket ground, The Kia Oval.

As Match Day Head Chef you will oversee all kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure that menus meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and cost control. This culinary leadership role requires strong mentoring skills, creativity, and operational excellence to deliver world-class service for all guests visiting The Kia Oval Cricket Ground.

Match Day Head Chef - The role

Planning and executing the timely delivery of innovative, cost-effective menus for domestic cricket matches, VIP dining, retail and hospitality areas. We're looking for exciting, seasonal menus with strong presentation, dietary requirements, and sustainability in mind!
Overseeing kitchen setup and breakdown before and after matches.
Leading and motivating the kitchen team during high-pressure match days, including training and managing rotas.
Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
Monitoring and reporting stock levels and control costs to stay within budget.
Minimising waste through effective planning and inventory management.
Ensuring all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations, hygiene standards across all areas - you'll be conducting regular inspections and due diligence checks.
Striving to exceed expectations through exceptional culinary experiences.
Addressing guest feedback promptly and professionally.

What we're looking for...

Excellent communication and coordination skills - As Match Day Head Chef you'll liaise with event management and hospitality teams and suppliers, and bring suggestions to improve operations.
A strong background in high-volume or events scale kitchens.
Proven experience leading large brigades.
A calm mindset and customer-focused approach
Data-driven decision-making
A team player with an inclusive leadership style

Perks

Discretionary bonus
Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)

About Levy UK + Ireland

Event and venue caterer · London, UK

Levy UK + Ireland runs food, drink and hospitality at major stadiums, arenas, racecourses, conference centres and festivals. Its venues include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, The O2, Allianz Stadium Twickenham, Old Trafford, Villa Park, Excel London and the NEC in Birmingham. It also has a growing list of stadiums and arenas in the Netherlands and Germany.

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