Sous Chef – Stadium & Event Catering – Blackpool (Permanent Role)
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team at one of Blackpool’s busiest and most exciting event venues.
Based at a thriving football stadium, this role offers a unique opportunity to work across a variety of catering operations – from matchday hospitality and VIP boxes to large-scale conferences, private functions and seasonal events both on site and at other locations across Blackpool.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-volume, high-quality food across matchdays, events and corporate functions
- Leading the kitchen and managing events at different locations
- Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards are consistently maintained
- Assisting with menu development, prep schedules and stock control
- Maintaining a calm, organised kitchen in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive salary of £36000
- Regular working hours around a fixed events schedule
- The opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, professional kitchen team
- Career progression within a growing hospitality and events business
About You:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen
- Confident in event catering, banqueting or large-scale service
- Organised, hands-on and calm under pressure
- Flexible with regards to shift patterns – during busy periods you may need to work 6 days per week however out of season, you may only be working 3-4 days per week
- A natural leader with strong communication and people skills
- Passionate about quality, consistency and teamwork
- Have your own transport or be aged 25+ and have a license so you can drive the company van.
This is an exciting role for a chef who enjoys variety and thrives on delivering memorable food experiences to large audiences. Whether it’s a sold-out matchday or an exclusive corporate event, you’ll play a vital role in making it happen.
Ready to step up in your culinary career in a fast paced yet close knit setting, please get in touch