Executive Chef - Kia Oval

Executive Chef - Kia Oval, London | Full-Time / Permanent

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As Executive Chef, you will provide overall culinary leadership for the Kia Oval, responsible for the quality, consistency, creativity and commercial performance of the food operation.

Reporting to the General Manager, the role will lead and develop the senior culinary team, including the Conference & Events Head Chef, Matchday Head Chef and Performance Chef, ensuring a consistent culinary vision across all areas of the business.

Working across matchdays, premium hospitality, conference and events, retail and performance nutrition, the Executive Head Chef will ensure exceptional food experiences for guests, clients, players and colleagues.

A key focus of the role will be people leadership and development, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culinary culture while developing talent and succession across the kitchen operation.

The role will also lead the Kia Oval's sustainable food agenda, embedding seasonality, responsible sourcing, plant-forward menus and food waste reduction into the culinary strategy.

• Key Responsibilities
• Culinary Leadership & Menu Development
• Lead the overall culinary vision and food strategy for the Kia Oval.
• Develop innovative, seasonal and commercially successful menus across matchdays, hospitality, events, retail and performance catering.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and guest experience.
• Ensure menus reflect dietary, cultural, nutritional and allergen requirements.
• Keep the culinary offer relevant through innovation, trends and guest insight.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, inspire and develop the Conference & Events Head Chef, Matchday Head Chef and Performance Chef.
• Create a positive, inclusive and accountable kitchen culture.
• Develop talent, succession plans and career pathways across the culinary team.
• Coach and mentor senior chefs and support them in developing their own teams.
• Work with the GM, DGM and People team, along with the wider leadership team on recruitment, engagement, wellbeing and performance
• Champion Levy's values around diversity, inclusion and colleague development.