Head Chef

Elior Stadia - Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More

When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Rotherham United FC, part of Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences at Rotherham United Club. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, maintain the highest standards of food quality, and inspire their team to exceed expectations.

As Head Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations across match days, events, hospitality, and conferences-ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellence in every dish served.

Lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen team to ensure consistently high performance.

Recruit, train, and develop team members to deliver exceptional service standards.

Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.

Menu Development

Design innovative and appealing menus catering to members, corporate clients, and event guests.

Ensure all dishes meet high standards in presentation, portion control, and flavour.

Adapt menus in line with seasonal ingredients, match-day demands, and business objectives.

Operational Management

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.

Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships within budget parameters.

Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure exemplary hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Control food costs, margins, and waste to maximise profitability.

Monitor kitchen performance against financial targets and implement improvements as required.

Evaluate supplier performance to ensure cost-effective and quality-driven procurement.

Health & Safety Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.

Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and staff training to maintain compliance.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Customer Focus

Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Respond proactively to customer feedback to refine menus and service quality.

Support hospitality offerings for match days, corporate events, and private functions.

Working Pattern: 5 Days Out of 7 37.5 Hours Per Week Job ID: 6430 What can you bring?

Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role.

Strong culinary expertise with knowledge of diverse cuisines and large-scale catering.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.

Strong understanding of budget management, GP control, and food cost optimisation.

In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP certification).

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!