Culinary Opportunities, London Stadium
Req ID: 52825
Category: Food & Beverage
Job type: Casual
Subsidiary: Sportservice
The opportunity
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.
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
- 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
- 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!
What will you do?
- Lead or support kitchen operations for events from planning through delivery, deliver or 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, support, develop, or mentor 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
- Certification in Level 3 Food Safety, Allergen Expert Level 2, Level 2 Safety Awareness, COSHH Training, and Guest and Staff Experience Training
- Experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef in high-volume, fast-paced catering
- Skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, reliability, punctuality, time management, detail-orientation, 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 event days, due to events-based nature of roles
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!
QUIÉNES SOMOSBENEFICIOSRECORRIDOS DE LOS MIEMBROS DEL EQUIPODIVISIONESLOCALIZACIÓN DE PUESTOS DE TRABAJO
BENEFICIOS RECORRIDOS DE LOS MIEMBROS DEL EQUIPO RESUMEN DE LOS CHEFS® VIDA CULINARIA LOCALIZACIÓN DE PUESTOS DE TRABAJO

Basado en una fundación de familia y hospitalidad
Cuando la familia Jacobs comenzó su humilde puesto de palomitas de maíz y maní hace más de un siglo, no tenían idea de que la empresa se convertiría en una de las empresas hoteleras privadas más grandes del mundo. Delaware North ha prosperado durante tres generaciones, sirviendo a los huéspedes en lugares icónicos de todo el mundo a través de la innovación, la integridad y la dedicación.




Los miembros de nuestro equipo son el corazón y el alma de nuestro negocio, creando experiencias inolvidables para los huéspedes todos los días, desde el primer tee como socio oficial de catering del Campeonato de la PGA of America y la Ryder Cup nacional hasta una comida de primera clase en un lugar de sueños de Disney®. Estamos orgullosos de ofrecer innumerables oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje, guiados por mentores de hospitalidad de primer nivel.
Encuentre conexión, propósito y crecimiento en Delaware North.

Basado en una base de familia y hospitalidad
Cuando la familia Jacobs comenzó su humilde puesto de palomitas de maíz y maní hace más de un siglo, no tenían idea de que la empresa se convertiría en una de las empresas hoteleras privadas más grandes del mundo. Delaware North ha prosperado durante tres generaciones, sirviendo a los huéspedes en lugares icónicos de todo el mundo a través de la innovación, la integridad y la dedicación.




Los miembros de nuestro equipo son el corazón y el alma de nuestro negocio, creando experiencias inolvidables para los huéspedes todos los días, desde el primer tee como socio oficial de catering del Campeonato de la PGA of America y la Ryder Cup nacional hasta una comida de primera clase en un lugar de sueños de Disney®. Estamos orgullosos de ofrecer innumerables oportunidades de crecimiento y aprendizaje, guiados por mentores de hospitalidad de primer nivel.
Encuentre conexión, propósito y crecimiento en Delaware North.
Beneficios de EE. UU.
Todos los miembros del equipo tienen derecho a sentirse cómodos, seguros y protegidos en el trabajo. Vea lo que incluye su paquete de beneficios de Delaware North.

Employee
assistance program
For all team members

Referral
bonuses
For all team members

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
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
Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance
program
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
Salaried benefits

Employee
assistance program
For all 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 vacation days 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
Casual benefits

Competitive
weekly pay

Training and
development

Flexible work
schedules

Work at some of the world’s coolest venues
Permanent benefits

33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)

Favourable pension
contributions

Employee discounts
and perks

Training and
development
Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance
program
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For all team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members
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
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Paid parental bonding leave
For eligible team members
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
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members
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
Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members

Employee assistance
program
For all team members

Time off
and holidays
For eligible team members

Referral
bonuses
For eligible roles

Referral
bonuses
For eligible team members
Recorridos de los miembros del equipo
RESUMEN DE LOS CHEFS®
Delaware North se enorgullece DE ofrecer un programa para culinarios emergentes que buscan desarrollar sus habilidades y progresar en sus carreras. Creado en asociación con el Culinary Institute of America, CHEFS (Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success) ofrece tutoría, capacitación y cursos prácticos de chef ejecutivo que dan como resultado la certificación ProChef I y un camino claro hacia el éxito profesional.
La vida en Sportservice
Si le encantan los deportes, le encantará la oportunidad de atender a los fanáticos emocionados en las suites, trabajar detrás de escena o administrar concesiones. Cada día promete la diversión y la emoción de un emocionante juego, partido, concierto u otro evento especial. Forma parte de un equipo que ofrece experiencias memorables en entornos dinámicos y de ritmo rápido, emoción garantizada.
Vida en Parks & Resorts
La vida es una aventura, y eso es especialmente cierto al trabajar en nuestra división de Parks & Resorts. Ya sea rodeado por las impresionantes vistas de las cataratas del Niágara o la serena belleza de Shenandoah, los días de los miembros de nuestro equipo están llenos de asombro y emoción. Mira los videos para echar un vistazo a cómo es trabajar en estos increíbles lugares. Desde momentos inolvidables hasta paisajes impresionantes, es más que un trabajo.
Vida culinaria








UK team member life








Life here
Serving fans at the AFL Grand Final. Offering a warm welcome at Auckland Airport. Sharing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef at Lizard Island. Delaware North team members in Australia and New Zealand help create unforgettable moments every day. Be part of a team dedicated to making each guest experience truly exceptional across world-class airports, stadiums, resorts, and casinos.



























































