Title:  Sous Chef Premium

Job Description

Aramark UK is looking for talented and driven Sous Chefs – Premium Brands to join our culinary leadership team within a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art stadium; Hill Dickinson. 

Working alongside the Head Chef – Premium, this role is central to delivering outstanding premium dining experiences across our à la carte restaurants, private dining suites, and conference and event catering. On matchdays, you’ll be responsible for leading individual or multiple premium outlets across a 12‑venue operation, setting the standard for quality, consistency, creativity and guest experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident chef‑leader who is passionate about food, thrives in high‑profile environments and wants to push boundaries in stadia dining.

This is a permanent and full time position working weekdays, evenings and weekends. 

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary + package
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Job Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and setup of menus and recipes within procurement systems.
• Assist in developing and embedding operational systems for smooth premium service delivery.
• Work with the Head Chef to build team structures and support training of kitchen teams.
• Build strong relationships with logistics teams to ensure seamless flow of produce.
• Support efficient, safe and adaptable kitchen setups that enable high service standards.
• Lead food production and service across all premium restaurants within the stadium.
• Take ownership of consistent, high‑quality food delivery and presentation.
• Drive a guest‑focused culture through exceptional hospitality standards and leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with UK food safety, allergen, COSHH and due diligence procedures.
• Manage stock, control costs and lead variable chef brigades to deliver high performance to Aramark standards.

Key Requirements:

• A naturally confident culinary leader with experience in premium or large‑scale hospitality environments
• Passion for food, quality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively both front and back of house
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Calm, resilient and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

About Aramark

If you already work for Aramark, please notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout our recruitment process — please contact careers@aramark.co.uk if you require support.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.