Sous Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1046678/160077
- Location: Brighton
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £33,000pa - £37,000pa + excellent benefits
- Closing date: 11 August 2026
About the role
Sous Chef
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL
- £33,000pa - £37,000pa + excellent benefits
- 40hrs pw 5/7
- Free Lunches, free parking
Job Introduction
At Sodexo Live!, we're experience makers.
From the buzz of matchday to major events and live entertainment, we create memorable food experiences for thousands of guests every year. Behind every great service is a talented culinary team, and we're now looking for an exceptional Retail Sous Chef to help lead our retail catering operation at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.
If you're an ambitious chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing teams and enjoys bringing fresh ideas to life, this could be your next exciting career move.
As Retail Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding food across the stadium's retail and fan-focused offerings, including concourses, fan zones and large-scale event catering. You'll work closely with the Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef to drive food quality, operational excellence and commercial performance while leading and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team.
We're looking for a passionate chef with strong leadership skills and a genuine enthusiasm for creating outstanding food experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Sous Chef looking to make their mark within a dynamic and high-profile venue.
If you're a motivated Sous Chef looking for an exciting role where you can showcase your culinary talent, lead a fantastic team and help create unforgettable matchday experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the retail catering operation across matchdays and non-matchday events.
- Creating innovative, exciting and commercially successful menus that enhance the fan experience.
- Leading, motivating and developing kitchen teams to consistently deliver exceptional standards.
- Driving food quality, presentation and consistency across all retail outlets.
- Managing stock control, purchasing, food costing and waste management to maximise profitability.
- Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, health and safety and legislative compliance are maintained at all times.
- Monitoring customer feedback and identifying opportunities to improve products and service.
- Supporting recruitment, training and succession planning across the kitchen operation.
- Championing innovation and staying ahead of current food and hospitality trends.
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What You Bring
- At least two years' experience working in a chef position within a busy catering, hospitality or events environment.
- Excellent culinary skills and a passion for food innovation.
- Experience leading, developing and motivating kitchen teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, including food costing, budgeting and stock management.
- The ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume operation.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach, taking ownership and pride in delivering great results.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and all matchdays as required.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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