Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More
When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.
What you’ll be doing…

As a Matchday Lead Chef, you’ll take the lead in delivering high-quality food and service during busy matchday operations. From planning and prepping menus to leading a team in a fast-paced environment, you’ll bring strong leadership, organisation, and culinary skills to ensure a smooth service and an excellent experience for all guests.

• Lead kitchen operations on matchdays, ensuring food is prepared to the highest standard
• Supervise and support the catering team, delegating tasks effectively
• Oversee food prep, cooking, and presentation, keeping consistency and quality front of mind
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Manage stock levels, deliveries, and storage to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Work closely with front-of-house and wider catering staff for seamless service
• Adapt to changing demands on busy matchdays and motivate the team under pressure

Working Pattern: As and when required

What can you bring?

• Proven experience working as a chef in a busy catering or events environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively
• Excellent organisation, time management, and communication skills
• Confidence in working under pressure and maintaining high standards
• A positive, proactive approach with a passion for food and service
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays as required
• Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!

⏳Flexible working - including part time roles and phased retirement, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.

• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• ‍•‍•‍• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.

❤️ Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.

• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
• One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
• Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

• Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
• We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

• Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!

• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• ‍•‍•‍• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected