Assistant Head Chef

Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. With offices across five continents and licences in more than 20 countries, we operate some of the most well-known and iconic brands in the industry with more than 250 years of combined history – names such as Ladbrokes, partypoker, bwin and Coral.

Do you have a passion for phenomenal food and proven experience in a high volume catering environment? In this role you will support the Head Chef in achieving the highest standard of food production for the Stadium, while meeting customer expectations, health and safety requirements and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure the smooth running of the kitchen operations and to assist the Head Chef with the day to day management of the Kitchen team;
• Deliver high quality restaurant meals and fast food whilst keeping in line with the agreed budget;
• Assist the Head Chef with stock ordering, stock deliveries and menu planning;
• Work with the Head Chef on ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to throughout the food production and service areas;
• To understand the catering budget and work to the agreed targets as set by the Head Chef;
• To keep up to date with the latest trends in the foodservice industry and work with the team to introduce new ideas;
• Ensure effective stock and wastage control;
• Ensure cleaning rotas are operational throughout the food production and service areas;
• To deputise for the Head Chef when needed;
• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the Head Chef.

Health & Safety and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all equipment in the kitchen area is working safely and is used within manufacturer’s guidelines for operation, reporting any concerns to the Head Chef or Bar & Catering Manager;
• To keep up to date with and implement food hygiene regulations;
• Be a qualified fire warden and/or first aider on behalf of the organisation.

Qualifications and Training Requirements:

• Qualifications in Food Hygiene & Catering, for example BTEC HND in professional cookery or equivalent
• “A” Level or similar vocational standard

Specialist Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high volume catering environment!
• Previous experience of team management is preferred but not essential

Benefits and Development

• Rewards arena with discounts to over 500 different retailers
• Pension Scheme & access to our annual share save scheme!
• Full training given to allow the best start when joining the business
• Ongoing performance development with your Line Manager to receive regular feedback and plan any personal development identified
• Cash rewards from our internal referral program