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Role summary
Northampton Town Football Club are searching for a culinary expert with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for teamwork and driving standards as the Club enters an exciting future with the opening of a new East Stand.
The Executive Chef will be part of the catering and events team. They will work closely with the Catering Manager, the Commercial Director and hospitality and events team members to deliver excellence in culinary service.
This is a newly created role to coincide with the opening of the clubs new East Stand in 2025, which will see up to an additional 400 hospitality covers created for each matchday. These new facilities also increase meeting and event space on non-matchdays and an expanded 365 days of the year operation.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for designing exciting menus and leading a team of chefs responsible for the delivery of hospitality to the highest standard.
Location & Hours
The job holder will be required to work at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton.
This is a full-time role. Hours will be variable to meet the needs of the business. This will include all home matchdays. There will be a requirement to work evenings, weekend and on some bank holidays.
Specific responsibilities
- Work with the Catering Manager and Commercial Director to design exciting matchday hospitality menus of the highest standard and across a broad range or cuisine and themes for executive boxes and restaurants
- Lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff to execute the menus to the highest standards of matchday hospitality ensuring a good experience for all guests
- Design menus for non-matchday meetings, events, conferences and parties working closely with the catering team including bespoke menus to meet clients needs
- Create menu and logistics plans for the delivery of catering
- Manage performance of kitchen teams, overseeing the functions and staffing levels of all stadium kitchens
- Be the lead liaison between kitchen staff and clients
- Be personally responsible for health and safety standards across the kitchens and ensure that all kitchen stafffollow health code standards
- Regularly inspect and update the kitchens health code standards
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment in the kitchen
- Working with the Catering Manager, recruit, train, and manage line cooks and other kitchen staff
- Managing the inventory of ingredients and kitchen supplies meticulously plan and execute food produce orders ensuring optimal timing
- Communicate effectively with front of house managers and team members
Qualifications, experience and skills requirements
- Experience working as a chef ideally in a similar sector and role with multiple kitchens
- Previous experience in a position of leadership, responsible for a team of chefs and kitchen staff
- Deep knowledge of best culinary practices
- Creative talent and passion for designing menus across culinary trends, cuisines, themes and cultures
- Ability to thrive in a high pressured environment
- Strong communication and organisation skills
General information
Northampton Town Football Club employees must at all times carry out their duties with due regard to the Northampton Town Football Club policies and procedures. Employees must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Safeguarding
The potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level. Northampton Town FC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in our workplace.
Applications
Candidates wishing to apply for this role will need to submit an up to date CV and covering letter.
The application deadline is 17th November 2024.
