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Performance Senior Sous Chef

United Kingdom, Sunderland · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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Job Description

Sunderland Football Club is seeking an ambitious and talented Performance Senior Sous Chef to help deliver an elite catering and nutrition programme for our first-team players. Working alongside the Performance Executive Head Chef, Performance Head Chef and Head of Nutrition, you will create exceptional, performance-focused meals that support training, recovery and matchday preparation.

Job Responsibility

  • Create exceptional performance-focused meals that support training, recovery and matchday preparation
  • Develop innovative menus and tailor meals to individual dietary needs
  • Maintain highest standards of food safety and service
  • Lead, coordinate and develop the performance catering team
  • Supervise Assistant Performance Chefs
  • Conduct performance reviews
  • Manage responsibilities in the absence of the Performance Head Chef
  • Support ongoing development of team members through training and best practice
  • Contribute to budget management through effective purchasing of ingredients and equipment
  • Travel with the first team on domestic and international fixtures

Requirements

  • Recognised professional culinary qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional standards in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment
  • Strong commitment to continuous professional development with evidence of maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge and skills
  • Food Safety Level 3 (desirable)
  • IOSH or equivalent food safety/health and safety training (desirable)
  • Enhanced DBS check

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