Lead Chef, London Stadium

City, State: Stratford, England
Req ID: 55075

Pay: £23.20 / hour

Category: Food & Beverage
Job type: Casual
Subsidiary: Sportservice

The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring a casual Lead Chef to join our colaborative team at the London Stadium, in Stratford, East London. As a Lead Chef, you will be leading a kitchen section, supporting team members in food production, presentation, and event execution. Join us to connect with our team and create memorable dining experiences together.

Pay

The expected pay for this role is £23.20 / hour

What we offer

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:

Competitive weekly pay starting from £18.90, with opportunity to grow once working with the team
Casual 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
Free meal on event days
Experience working at major sporting events and concerts including West Ham United Football Club, UK Athletics Meet, with musical icons taking the stage, and more to come in 2026 and 2027

What will you do?

Lead kitchen operations from planning through delivery, attend team briefings, and manage food production, menus, staffing, and logistics
Ensure food consistently meets Delaware North’s standards and specifications, maintaining high quality, presentation, and consistency
Lead culinary teams, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and maintaining clear communication
Drive high standards of food presentation and allergen compliance, ensuring quality guest experience, leading teams to deliver seamless event service
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

More about you

No degree required
Minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or Junior Sous Chef, working with high-quality ingredients and premium food offerings within a fine dining, luxury hospitality, or premium restaurant environment
Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
Skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, detail-orientation, attention to detail, plating presentation, organisation, and performing under pressure

Physical requirements

Ability to stand for duration of shift
Comfortable handling various meat products
Availability to attend shifts for prep days, as well as matchdays and non-matchday event days when required, due to events-based nature of roles
Ability to travel and work at London Stadium

Who we are

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!

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Based on a foundation of family and hospitality

When the Jacobs family started their humble popcorn and peanuts stand more than a century ago, they had no idea the venture would grow into one of the world’s largest privately owned hospitality companies. Delaware North has thrived for three generations, serving guests at iconic venues worldwide through innovation, integrity, and dedication.

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Two food of team members in a conference at Delaware North’s global Headquarters

Our team members are the heart and soul of our business, creating unforgettable guest experiences every day — from the first tee as the official catering partner of the PGA of America Championships and domestic Ryder Cup to a first-class meal at a dream Disney® location. We proudly offer countless growth and learning opportunities, guided by top-tier hospitality mentors.

Find connection, purpose, and growth at Delaware North.

Team members collaborating at Delaware North Headquarters

Based on a foundation of family and hospitality

When the Jacobs family started their humble popcorn and peanuts stand more than a century ago, they had no idea the venture would grow into one of the world’s largest privately owned hospitality companies. Delaware North has thrived for three generations, serving guests at iconic venues worldwide through innovation, integrity, and dedication.

Two Delaware North team members communicating at Delaware North Headquarters

Our team members are the heart and soul of our business, creating unforgettable guest experiences every day — from the first tee as the official catering partner of the PGA of America Championships and domestic Ryder Cup to a first-class meal at a dream Disney® location. We proudly offer countless growth and learning opportunities, guided by top-tier hospitality mentors.

Find connection, purpose, and growth at Delaware North.

U.S. benefits

Every team member has the right to feel comfortable, safe, and secure at work. See what your Delaware North benefits package includes.

Employee
assistance program

For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses

For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Paid time off
and holidays

For eligible team members

Performance
bonuses

For eligible team members

Paid parental
bonding leave

For eligible team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

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U.K. benefits

Work at some of the coolest venues in the U.K. and the world, and feel safe and secure while you do what you love.
See what your Delaware North benefits include.

Competitive
weekly pay

Casual and hourly team members

Training and
development

with Attensi, our award-winning training app

33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)

for permanent team members

Favorable pension
contributions

for permanent team members

Employee discounts
and perks

Access to Drewberry App

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Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance
program

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Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program

For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses

For eligible roles

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

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