Head Chef - Sports & Entertainment

Liverpool experience campus operates the city's waterfront event campus – the interconnected m&s bank arena, liverpool experience campus and exhibition centre liverpool - as well as ticketing agency ticket quarter and the pullman liverpool hotel. playing a leading role in shining a spotlight on liverpool, we have successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows and conventions, business gatherings to exhibitions, developing our offer over the last decade to that of a world-class provider of venue and event services. we are currently seeking a passionate and innovative head chef to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen, leading the culinary strategy and execution across liverpool experience campus’ sports and entertainment culinary operations.

main duties of this role include:
lead menu development and culinary innovation across retail and hospitality services.
ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet liverpool experience campus brand standards.
manage and mentor sous chefs and wider kitchen teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
oversee stock control, menu costing, portion control, and wastage reduction.
ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including health & safety, food safety, allergen management, coshh, environmental health, and fire precautions.
collaborate with f&b leadership and support services to align culinary delivery with operational and commercial goals.
drive efficiency in kitchen operations, ensuring labour and food cost targets are achieved.
act on guest and client feedback to continuously improve culinary standards.
maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee procurement of food products.
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support event planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of culinary services. the successful candidate will lead the culinary strategy and execution across liverpool experience campus' sports and entertainment culinary operations, ensuring innovation, consistency, and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experience. as ‘hands-on’ chef, you will provide leadership, vision, and operational excellence across all your kitchen teams, embedding the “one team” culture and aligning culinary delivery with commercial objectives.

For further information, assistance, or to obtain information, please contact the People Team via email recruitment@lexliverpool.com