Head Chef- Retail Aston Villa FC
1 week ago
Job DescriptionRetail Head Chef - Aston Villa Football ClubBring the Heat to the Home of the Claret & BlueRole in a nutshellLevy UK is the official catering partner to Aston Villa Football Club, delivering world-class hospitality and retail experiences across the iconic Villa Park stadium and the wider Aston Villa estate.Since 1874, Aston Villa has been at the heart of English football. Today, Villa Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans and guests every season — from buzzing concourses and vibrant fan zones to suites, boxes, and conferences. Every matchday, every event, every service is an opportunity to celebrate the passion, pride, and tradition of the Villans.Why this role?At Levy UK, we don’t just cook food — we fuel football moments. Behind every roar of the Holte End, every chant of “Villa, Villa, Villa,” is a kitchen team serving big flavours, fast service, and quality at scale.Now, we’re looking for a Retail Head Chef to lead from the front in our stadium kitchens. This is more than a chef role — it’s a chance to bring bold, crowd-pleasing menus to one of the most historic football venues in the world.This isn’t your average kitchen. This is Villa Park — a ground where legends are made, memories are shared, and food is part of the experience.What you’ll be responsible forLeading and motivating a brigade of chefs across multiple retail kitchens on matchdays and major eventsDriving food quality, speed, and consistency — feeding thousands of fans without missing a beatDesigning and delivering menus with a street food edge and stadium atmosphereTraining, mentoring, and energising teams to deliver Levy’s signature flair with every dishPartnering with operations and culinary leaders to achieve commercial goals while never compromising flavourChampioning food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards across all kitchensWhat we’re looking forA passionate, people-focused Head Chef — or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step upProven success running high-volume, high-pressure kitchens (stadiums, arenas, or large-scale hospitality an advantage)Creativity with commercial know-how — you know what sells, and how to deliver it fastStrong leadership and resilience — calm under pressure, inspiring in the heat of serviceHands-on leadership — you lead from the line, not just the officeA strong commitment to sustainability: sourcing seasonal, local ingredients, reducing waste, promoting low-carbon menus.What you’ll get in returnCompetitive salary of £40,000 per annumPension scheme & life assurance23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus your birthday offHealthcare benefits including dental, optical, therapy treatments & free annual checksDiscounts including Vodafone, Nuffield Health, Pure Gym, shopping & travel perksHoliday purchase schemeOngoing training & development through Levy career pathwaysFamily-friendly benefits (2 days extra leave post-maternity return, day off for baby’s first birthday)Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing supportWe are LevyLevy is about elevating experiences. As the global leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, we design and deliver unforgettable guest experiences that celebrate people, planet, and passion.From Premier League clubs to world-class arenas, we combine culinary innovation, seamless operations, and sustainability leadership to make every event extraordinary. At Villa Park, our mission is simple: to fuel the pride of the claret and blue, one unforgettable matchday at a time.
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