Head Chef

Head Chef - NUFC Women's Training GroundJob Introduction

We're experience makers.

And food fanatics. And we're hiring.

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.

Be part of something greater.

At Sodexo, we create a vibrant, warm welcoming atmosphere where we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. We believe that venues and events don't just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories

Role Responsibility

• Provide food and beverages of the highest nutritional value possible, showing understanding of the nutritional breakdowns.
• The ability to tailor individual meals for certain players in order to meet their dietary requirements, allergies or performance needs.
• Planning and creation of new and exciting menus in line with our nutritional philosophy. Dishes must be developed to complement the training demands.
• Whilst consistency must be maintained throughout the season, monotony must be avoided through imagination, execution and variety.
• Seek feedback from players and staff in order to evaluate food services and menus.
• Thorough communication with hotels prior to away matches in order to ensure all the necessary steps have been taken to deliver top class food when on the road. With this said, a member of the catering team may then be required to travel ahead of the 1st Team to opposition hotels to help execute the delivery of the menu to the taste of our squad.
• In conjunction with the catering staff, help ensure quality meals in preparation for and recovery after home matches.
• Control stock-check, ordering and replenishment whilst working to an annual budget and ensuring financial performance.
• Along with the Club Doctor/Performance coach/nutritionist help deliver educational sessions from time to time which help players develop cooking skills or a basic understanding of food hygiene.
• Deliver educational sessions in cooking, nutrition and basis food hygiene at the club's Academy site and support the Academy chefs in implementing menus and dishes appropriate to the scholars and youth players
• The head chef will manage all kitchen personnel, providing a professional working environment for all staff. Ensure all team members are working towards the same standards and that both the kitchens remain clean and tidy.
• Possibly accompany the first team on away trips both domestically and internationally as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally in a high-performance or elite sports environment.
• Demonstrated ability to cook and present food to a high level.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of sports nutrition, particularly for female athletes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and instruct a team
• Good communication skills and ability to build rapport with staff and athletes
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm
• Highly motivated to continually drive standards of self and the team
• A creative flair in the kitchen and a passion for creating outstanding flavoursome dishes
• Passion to drive to continually develop and seek improvement
• To adhere and communicate the Club's brand values to stakeholders whenever the opportunity arises.
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• To undertake regular Club safeguarding training updates (CPD) appropriate to the role

Package Description

• 12 Months Fixed Term.
• 5 Days over 7.
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

About the Company

Sodexo Live
We're Experience Makers.
And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars.

AtSodexo 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 toBe 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 greater

Why 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 Livecontributes 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 Bateaux London, 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.

Location Newcastle United Women's Training Ground, Flexible

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