Location
London, Kia Oval

Hours
Full-time, Permanent

Salary
£46,000 per annum plus bonus

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Sous Chef to join the collaborative culinary team at the iconic international cricket ground, The Kia Oval. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, particularly on match days. You will prepare and present high-quality food to agreed recipes, presentation standards, and service times. Your responsibilities will include supervising, motivating, and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff to promote teamwork and high performance. You will assist with menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal produce, dietary requirements, and innovative ideas. Managing stock, ordering, deliveries, and inventory to minimise waste and maintain cost control will be key. You will monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation to ensure all dishes meet company standards. Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards across all kitchen areas is essential. Additionally, you will coordinate kitchen operations with hospitality and event teams to deliver exceptional service for players, staff, and guests. Handling food costing, stock records, and wastage controls in line with company procedures and budget expectations will also be part of your role.

About Levy
Levy is a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events, including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC, and Excel London, Levy brings experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way by using insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Experience
Proven experience working in a busy kitchen environment, preferably within hospitality or events. Experience in supervising and developing kitchen teams is essential.

About you
Calm and decisive under pressure. Inspirational leader who builds confidence and trust across the team. Flexible, adaptable, and solutions focused. Driven by guest experience, quality, and innovation. Embodies the Kia Oval values of excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable but not mandatory. A strong commitment to food hygiene, health and safety standards, and continuous professional development is required.

Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Medicash healthcare benefits including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive entertainment, travel, and shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health & Wellbeing discounts (20% off Nuffield Health, 10% off Pure Gym)
- Meals on duty
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional day off for your birthday, and holiday purchase scheme
- 2 additional days leave following return from maternity leave during first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits including day off for baby's first birthday
- Professional subscriptions, ongoing training & development, and career pathways
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products