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Lead a culture of creative excellence in food and service at Anfield. You will manage and inspire a highly skilled kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional food across all areas of the stadium, while achieving strong commercial results through effective people management and food cost control. You will be accountable for the performance, behaviour and engagement of the Anfield kitchen brigades, including up to 200 casual matchday and non-matchday chefs, as well as agency support. With full responsibility for all kitchen operations and food production, the role covers menu and recipe development, sourcing and purchasing strategies, pricing decisions, and the effective management of kitchen resources and costs. A key focus will be the ongoing development and progression of chefs, alongside the delivery of consistently high standards across matchdays, non-matchdays and major events. The role carries full accountability for labour spend and for delivering 73% of the gross food profit across all catering operations including matchday, non-matchday and event catering.
Job Responsibility:
Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service across all matchday, non-matchday and event catering
Oversee menu and recipe development in line with brand standards, allergen requirements and procurement systems
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety and all relevant legal and regulatory standards
Manage kitchen production, planning and delivery to meet operational deadlines and service requirements
Lead, supervise and develop chefs and kitchen brigades, fostering high performance, professionalism and strong team engagement
Oversee purchasing, stock control, portion control and waste management, supporting efficient and sustainable kitchen operations
Monitor food quality, costs and consistency, including providing accurate dish costings
Champion sustainable and environmentally responsible practices across food preparation, energy use and waste reduction
Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior kitchen leadership role, managing large teams and overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations
Experience working within a stadium, large event venue, or multi-outlet hospitality environment, ideally delivering premium, in-house catering at scale
Strong background in menu design and development, with sound commercial awareness to manage food costs and labour budgets
Demonstrated leadership within food & beverage operations, with the ability to motivate teams and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Commitment to training, development and continuous improvement, with a strong customer service and team-focused mindset
Advanced knowledge of food safety, health & safety and COSHH, alongside a solid understanding of menu composition, purchasing and kitchen operations
What we offer:
25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days)
Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
Life Assurance Cover
Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
Will Writing Service for future planning
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts