Assistant Head Chef, Contract Catering, Lancashire

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