Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Liverpool, Merseyside
Our client operates the city's waterfront event campus the interconnected M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool as well as ticketing agency Ticket Quarter and the Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool, they have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing their offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. They are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across their Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Company Benefits Our client is an award-winning, world-class venue where their people are at the heart of everything that they do. Recognition and reward are of huge importance to them, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy include: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service. An excellent pension scheme is available. Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes. An excellent occupational sick pay scheme. Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre. Employee Reward Platform. A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work. 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site. Our client is a place where you can truly make a difference. Some of the wonderful things they have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan last year they contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting s Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity in the grounds of their campus, they have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy AccessAble Guide Main duties include: Lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services. Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet our client s brand standards. Manage and mentor Sous Chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Allergen management, COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Precautions. Collaborate with F&B leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals. Drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved. Act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards. Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products. Support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. The successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across our client s Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. As a hands-on Chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the One Team culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience of: Opening new hospitality operations in Arenas, Stadiums, or large venues. Understanding how to build systems, teams, menus, and workflows from the ground up while embedding them successfully within an established organisation. Transitioning from outsourced to in house catering models. Designing and implementing operational frameworks. Developing cost efficient procurement and supplier relationships. Specifying and commissioning equipment, planning kitchen layouts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our client s continued success, they would love to hear from you! Join them and be part of something extraordinary! Please note, they may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if they receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible. Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Interview Date: 1 and 2 June 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Our client knows the value of having a diverse and representative team across their organisation. They promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such they strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Our client operates the city's waterfront event campus the interconnected M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool as well as ticketing agency Ticket Quarter and the Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool, they have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing their offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. They are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across their Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Company Benefits Our client is an award-winning, world-class venue where their people are at the heart of everything that they do. Recognition and reward are of huge importance to them, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy include: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service. An excellent pension scheme is available. Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes. An excellent occupational sick pay scheme. Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre. Employee Reward Platform. A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work. 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site. Our client is a place where you can truly make a difference. Some of the wonderful things they have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan last year they contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting s Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity in the grounds of their campus, they have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy AccessAble Guide Main duties include: Lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services. Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet our client s brand standards. Manage and mentor Sous Chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Allergen management, COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Precautions. Collaborate with F&B leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals. Drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved. Act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards. Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products. Support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. The successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across our client s Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. As a hands-on Chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the One Team culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience of: Opening new hospitality operations in Arenas, Stadiums, or large venues. Understanding how to build systems, teams, menus, and workflows from the ground up while embedding them successfully within an established organisation. Transitioning from outsourced to in house catering models. Designing and implementing operational frameworks. Developing cost efficient procurement and supplier relationships. Specifying and commissioning equipment, planning kitchen layouts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our client s continued success, they would love to hear from you! Join them and be part of something extraordinary! Please note, they may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if they receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible. Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Interview Date: 1 and 2 June 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Our client knows the value of having a diverse and representative team across their organisation. They promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such they strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
Liverpool Experience Campus operates the city's waterfront event campus - the interconnected M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Experience Campus and Exhibition Centre Liverpool as well as ticketing agency Ticket Quarter and the Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool, we have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing our offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. We are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across Liverpool Experience Campus' Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Company Benefits We are an award-winning, world-class venue where our people are at the heart of everything that we do. Recognition and reward are of huge importance to us at Liverpool Experience Campus, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy include: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service. An excellent pension scheme is available. Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes. An excellent occupational sick pay scheme. Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre. Employee Reward Platform. A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work. 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site. Liverpool Experience Campus is a place where you can truly make a difference. Some of the wonderful things Liverpool Experience Campus have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan - last year we contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting's Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity - in the grounds of our campus, we have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy AccessAble Guide Main duties include: Lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services. Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet Liverpool Experience Campus brand standards. Manage and mentor Sous Chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Allergen management, COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Precautions. Collaborate with F&B leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals. Drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved. Act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards. Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products. Support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. The successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across LEX' s Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. As a 'hands-on' Chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the "One Team" culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience of: Opening new hospitality operations in Arenas, Stadiums, or large venues. Understanding how to build systems, teams, menus, and workflows from the ground up while embedding them successfully within an established organisation. Transitioning from outsourced to in house catering models. Designing and implementing operational frameworks. Developing cost efficient procurement and supplier relationships. Specifying and commissioning equipment, planning kitchen layouts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our continued success, we'd love to hear from you! Join us at Liverpool Experience Campus and be part of something extraordinary! Please note, we may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible. Closing Date : 29 May 2026 Interview Date : 1 and 2 June 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Liverpool Experience Campus know the value of having a diverse and representative team across our organisation. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such we strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Liverpool Experience Campus operates the city's waterfront event campus - the interconnected M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Experience Campus and Exhibition Centre Liverpool as well as ticketing agency Ticket Quarter and the Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool, we have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing our offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. We are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across Liverpool Experience Campus' Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Company Benefits We are an award-winning, world-class venue where our people are at the heart of everything that we do. Recognition and reward are of huge importance to us at Liverpool Experience Campus, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy include: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service. An excellent pension scheme is available. Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes. An excellent occupational sick pay scheme. Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre. Employee Reward Platform. A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work. 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site. Liverpool Experience Campus is a place where you can truly make a difference. Some of the wonderful things Liverpool Experience Campus have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan - last year we contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting's Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity - in the grounds of our campus, we have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy AccessAble Guide Main duties include: Lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services. Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet Liverpool Experience Campus brand standards. Manage and mentor Sous Chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Allergen management, COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Precautions. Collaborate with F&B leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals. Drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved. Act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards. Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products. Support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. The successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across LEX' s Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. As a 'hands-on' Chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the "One Team" culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience of: Opening new hospitality operations in Arenas, Stadiums, or large venues. Understanding how to build systems, teams, menus, and workflows from the ground up while embedding them successfully within an established organisation. Transitioning from outsourced to in house catering models. Designing and implementing operational frameworks. Developing cost efficient procurement and supplier relationships. Specifying and commissioning equipment, planning kitchen layouts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our continued success, we'd love to hear from you! Join us at Liverpool Experience Campus and be part of something extraordinary! Please note, we may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible. Closing Date : 29 May 2026 Interview Date : 1 and 2 June 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Liverpool Experience Campus know the value of having a diverse and representative team across our organisation. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such we strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends Term time only Onsite Parking Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: this role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year What you'll be doing: Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste Assist with the processing of food orders Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested Who you are: Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background Good motivator and able to work well within a team Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com R/SU House Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
May 19, 2026
Full time
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends Term time only Onsite Parking Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: this role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year What you'll be doing: Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste Assist with the processing of food orders Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested Who you are: Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background Good motivator and able to work well within a team Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com R/SU House Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Liverpool Experience Campus operates the city's waterfront event campus the interconnected M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Experience Campus and Exhibition Centre Liverpool as well as ticketing agency Ticket Quarter and the Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool, we have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing our offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. We are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across Liverpool Experience Campus' Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Company Benefits We are an award-winning, world-class venue where our people are at the heart of everything that we do. Recognition and reward are of huge importance to us at Liverpool Experience Campus, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy include: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service. An excellent pension scheme is available. Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes. An excellent occupational sick pay scheme. Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre. Employee Reward Platform. A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work. 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site. Liverpool Experience Campus is a place where you can truly make a difference. Some of the wonderful things Liverpool Experience Campus have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan last year we contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting s Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity in the grounds of our campus, we have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy AccessAble Guide Main duties include: Lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services. Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet Liverpool Experience Campus brand standards. Manage and mentor Sous Chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Allergen management, COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Precautions. Collaborate with F&B leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals. Drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved. Act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards. Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products. Support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. The successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across LEX' s Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. As a hands-on Chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the One Team culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience of: Opening new hospitality operations in Arenas, Stadiums, or large venues. Understanding how to build systems, teams, menus, and workflows from the ground up while embedding them successfully within an established organisation. Transitioning from outsourced to in house catering models. Designing and implementing operational frameworks. Developing cost efficient procurement and supplier relationships. Specifying and commissioning equipment, planning kitchen layouts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our continued success, we d love to hear from you! Join us at Liverpool Experience Campus and be part of something extraordinary! Please note, we may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible. Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Interview Date: 1 and 2 June 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Liverpool Experience Campus know the value of having a diverse and representative team across our organisation. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such we strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Liverpool Experience Campus operates the city's waterfront event campus the interconnected M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Experience Campus and Exhibition Centre Liverpool as well as ticketing agency Ticket Quarter and the Pullman Liverpool Hotel. Playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool, we have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing our offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. We are currently seeking a passionate and innovative Head Chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across Liverpool Experience Campus' Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations. Company Benefits We are an award-winning, world-class venue where our people are at the heart of everything that we do. Recognition and reward are of huge importance to us at Liverpool Experience Campus, and just some of the benefits staff can enjoy include: An enhanced holiday scheme which increases with length of service. An excellent pension scheme is available. Access to a premium health care policy, which includes an employee assistant line, contributions towards a wide range of medical costs, such as dental and optical and staff discounts. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes. An excellent occupational sick pay scheme. Free onsite parking right in the heart of the city centre. Employee Reward Platform. A dedicated wellbeing strategy to support staff when at work. 25 Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site. Liverpool Experience Campus is a place where you can truly make a difference. Some of the wonderful things Liverpool Experience Campus have achieved / continue to work towards: Disability Confident Employer Sunflower Friendly Business Member of the Fair Employment Charter Real Living Wage employer Social value impact plan last year we contributed over £6.4m Green Meeting s Gold Standard Sustainability Strategy Positively influencing biodiversity in the grounds of our campus, we have 3 beehives Carbon Neutral Campus Accessibility Strategy AccessAble Guide Main duties include: Lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services. Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet Liverpool Experience Campus brand standards. Manage and mentor Sous Chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Food Safety, Allergen management, COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Precautions. Collaborate with F&B leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals. Drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved. Act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards. Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products. Support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. The successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across LEX' s Sports and Entertainment Culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. As a hands-on Chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the One Team culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience of: Opening new hospitality operations in Arenas, Stadiums, or large venues. Understanding how to build systems, teams, menus, and workflows from the ground up while embedding them successfully within an established organisation. Transitioning from outsourced to in house catering models. Designing and implementing operational frameworks. Developing cost efficient procurement and supplier relationships. Specifying and commissioning equipment, planning kitchen layouts and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you are a hardworking and committed professional ready to contribute to our continued success, we d love to hear from you! Join us at Liverpool Experience Campus and be part of something extraordinary! Please note, we may close this vacancy before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the position. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit your application form as soon as possible. Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Interview Date: 1 and 2 June 2026 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Liverpool Experience Campus know the value of having a diverse and representative team across our organisation. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to having an inclusive work force where everybody feels respected, are treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. As such we strongly encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all members of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: This role could be Term Time only if needed, Free parking onsite Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Working 5 out of 7 days What you'll be doing: Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste Assist with the processing of food orders Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested Who you are: Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background Good motivator and able to work well within a team Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0309/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: This role could be Term Time only if needed, Free parking onsite Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Working 5 out of 7 days What you'll be doing: Ensuring dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to the required standards and specifications within your section/speciality in accordance with food safety procedures Comply with all client and company health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checks Run a section of the kitchen to the required standards Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards and portion specifications within your section/speciality Directing the tasks and training any commis chefs or kitchen assistants working in your section Ensuring food is recovered and stored correctly to minimise waste Assist with the processing of food orders Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested Who you are: Passionate and aims to cook to the highest quality freshest food possible Strong and consistent Chef De Partie background Good motivator and able to work well within a team Have excellent culinary skills with great attention to detail A creative thinker with sound knowledge of the latest food trends and fashions Have sound knowledge of hygiene, health and safety requirements Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurised environment Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team Immaculate personal presentation, outgoing, passionate, excellent customer service and communication skills are required for this highly visible position About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0309/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Chef de Partie , required for our client, a prestigious hotel located on the coast in the Kingsbridge area of Devon. This location is a beautiful place to live and work. In your spare time you could be paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking or just enjoying this coastal area. Shared live in available. This property can also accept a couple or friends, for other job roles such as Food & Beverage Assistant / Housekeeper roles. We are looking for a Chef de Partie . The successful candidates can expect the opportunity of career progression and job security. Furthermore, you will be working with some of the finest locally sourced ingredients to produce the spectacular fine dining menu. Requirements for the role of Chef de Partie include: We are looking for is someone who will show the same commitment and passion that all their chefs do and buy in to the work-ethic they have as a team. Key Responsibilities: Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes Preparing meat and fish Assisting with the management of health and safety Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices Managing and training any Commis Chefs Monitoring portion and waste control Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards The salary for this opportunity of Chef de Partie is given as 13.50 / per hour. In addition, a share of the tronc. Shared Live in is available if you are looking to relocate, which is deductible from salary. Please send an up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae. N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We look forward to receiving all applications, however due to the high number of applications, we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However, for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Chef de Partie , required for our client, a prestigious hotel located on the coast in the Kingsbridge area of Devon. This location is a beautiful place to live and work. In your spare time you could be paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking or just enjoying this coastal area. Shared live in available. This property can also accept a couple or friends, for other job roles such as Food & Beverage Assistant / Housekeeper roles. We are looking for a Chef de Partie . The successful candidates can expect the opportunity of career progression and job security. Furthermore, you will be working with some of the finest locally sourced ingredients to produce the spectacular fine dining menu. Requirements for the role of Chef de Partie include: We are looking for is someone who will show the same commitment and passion that all their chefs do and buy in to the work-ethic they have as a team. Key Responsibilities: Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes Preparing meat and fish Assisting with the management of health and safety Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices Managing and training any Commis Chefs Monitoring portion and waste control Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards The salary for this opportunity of Chef de Partie is given as 13.50 / per hour. In addition, a share of the tronc. Shared Live in is available if you are looking to relocate, which is deductible from salary. Please send an up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae. N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We look forward to receiving all applications, however due to the high number of applications, we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However, for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.