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Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Hours: Full Time, no set hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Criminal Record Check: Basic
What is the role?
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our brand-new pub located within St Mary’s Stadium. This exciting role offers the opportunity to create outstanding dining experiences for fans and visitors on match days and throughout the week. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu development to ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety.
What will you be doing?
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of food creation. This includes overseeing the food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in every dish. A key part of your role will be supporting and supervising the kitchen team, organizing work rotations, and ensuring that all team members receive proper training and guidance on menu development.
You will also monitor food inventory levels and manage ordering to maintain adequate stock. While adhering to established menus and recipes, you’ll be encouraged to suggest improvements to enhance the dining experience. Collaboration with other departments will be essential, particularly when planning for special events.
Additionally, you will assist in developing and implementing new menu items and promotions to keep offerings fresh and appealing. Ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards is critical, as is contributing to a positive and professional working environment within the team.
Is this you?
You have experience leading a kitchen in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and the ability to motivate and manage your team effectively.
You have the ability to utilise seasonal and British ingredients to develop industry-leading menus as well as a strong understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance and the highest possible standard.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• Food Safety L2 or L3
• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a similar establishment catering operations and management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package.

• Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

The closing date for this role is the 4th of September 2025.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.

Please refer the Job description for details