Junior Sous Chef

Organisation: Leicester City Football Club
Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Location: LE12 7NG
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 November 2025
Job Description: Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as a Junior Sous Chef!

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. Your responsibilities will include:

Assist in the creation and execution of diverse, balanced menus that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of athletes
Placing orders and assisting in stock control to maximize supply effectiveness
Resourcefully solving any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Demonstrate a willingness to Learn and Develop and exhibit a desire to work within an elite sporting environment
Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards in the kitchen, ensuring a clean and safe working environment
Work closely with other kitchen staff, contributing to a positive and productive team atmosphere
Travel with teams when required as the catering team representative and provide food provisions as needed
Uphold and promote Club policies and work with colleagues to identify opportunities to support and/or develop the diversity and inclusion within the team and wider Club
If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a professional kitchen, thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and be keen and willing to learn. Key criteria for the role includes:

Level 2 or higher Professional Cookery Qualification
Level 2 or higher Food Safety Qualification
Proven experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a similar role
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Passion for cooking and a commitment to high culinary standards
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required
If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!
How to apply: https://candidate.lcfc-careers.co.uk/291840UKS