Delaware North UK is hiring casual Culinary Opportunities for Chef De Partie, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Head Chefs to join our team at the London Stadium, in Stratford, East London. As a Chef De Partie, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Head Chef, you will be managing or supporting the entire kitchen or section, confidently leading or supporting team members in food production, presentation, and event execution. If you are looking for Culinary opportunities and ready to create memorable dining experiences, join our collaborative team in time for the 2026-2027 football season. Apply today.
At Delaware North U.K., you’ll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you'll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. Team member perks include:
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Competitive weekly pay
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Casual 6+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle
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Experience working at major sporting events and concerts hosting our most exciting year ahead in 2026, including West Ham United Football Club, UK Athletics Meet, with musical icons Metallica, and Take That, taking the stage, and more to come in 2027!
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Lead or support kitchen operations for events from planning through delivery, deliver or attend team briefings, and manage food production, menus, staffing, and logistics
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Ensure food consistently meets Delaware North’s standards and specifications, maintaining high quality, presentation, and consistency
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Lead, support, develop, or mentor culinary teams, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and maintaining clear communication
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Drive high standards of food presentation and allergen compliance, ensuring quality guest experience, leading teams to deliver seamless event service
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Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
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No degree required
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Certification in Level 3 Food Safety, Allergen Expert Level 2, Level 2 Safety Awareness, COSHH Training, and Guest and Staff Experience Training
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Experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef in high-volume, fast-paced catering
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Skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, reliability, punctuality, time management, detail-orientation, and performing under pressure
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Ability to stand for duration of shift
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Comfortable handling various meat products
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Availability to attend shifts for prep days, as well as matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles
Delaware North has managed the hospitality services at London Stadium since 2015. Home of the Hammers and UK Athletics, this 60 – 80,000 stadium has been at the centre of world-class events. Starting off hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics, London Stadium has grown to hold a vibrant portfolio of elite sporting events and concerts. From Europe’s first MLB Series, IRB 2015 Rugby World Cup matches, annual Athletics events, to artists like Burna Boy, Iron Maiden, Take That, and Metallica, there’s aways something exciting happening at London Stadium.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
