Job Introduction
Hospitality Head Chef - The O2 Arena
£55,000 per annum + benefits including healthcare, meals on duty, life assurance, and more.
We are looking for an experienced Hospitality Head Chef to lead culinary operations at The O2 Arena. You'll be responsible for organising and managing recipe specifications for multiple kitchens for this world-class live concert venue. We're looking for a Head Chef with a passion for food and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Who We Are
Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on doing the right thing for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
Hospitality Head Chef - the role
- Assisting in the running and development of a talented team within the kitchen
- Ensuring efficient and effective management of the Suites and the DOE kitchen under their control providing a quality service
- Monitoring and manage GP
- Developing and planning sustainable and seasonal menus
- Inspiring, mentoring and recruiting your team
- Producing and utilising succession plans
- Implementing activation tailored towards the audience for each event with GP/SKY
What we’re looking for
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Culinary expertise
- Financial acumen
- Problem solving and organisation skills
- A detail orientated and tenacious outlook
- Previous experience in a busy Head Chef role within a fast-paced, high volume hospitality environment
What you’ll get in return
- Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive entertainment, travel, and shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Meals on duty
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- 23 days + bank holidays and additional day off for your birthday and holiday purchase scheme
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby's first birthday
- Professional subscriptions, on-going training & development and career pathways
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Why Join Us?
At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual’s unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.