Sous Chef - Kia Oval

Sous Chef - Kia Oval, London | Full-Time / Permanent

£42,500 + bonus and excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for a passionate, driven Sous Chef to join our high-performing culinary team at the iconic international cricket ground, The Kia Oval.

As Sous Chef you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering fresh, flavour-led food for venue staff year-round, while supporting elite players during the cricket season with nutritionally balanced, performance-focused menus. This is a hands-on Sous Chef role for an organised, confident communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in creating food that fuels both people and performance.

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are 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, from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London, we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use 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.

Sous Chef - The role

• Lead daily staff catering, delivering high-quality, well-presented meals on time — especially on match days and event periods.

• Create seasonal, cost-effective rotating menus aligned to dietary needs and guest feedback.

• Support the Performance Chef with nutritionally focused meals, snacks, hydration and recovery options for players.

• Adapt menus and service styles around training schedules, match days, and individual dietary requirements.

• Supervise and develop junior chefs and kitchen assistants, delegating tasks and supporting daily operations.

• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, allergen control, HACCP and kitchen hygiene at all times.

• Manage stock control, ordering, wastage reduction and supplier coordination.

• Foster a positive, organised, high-performance kitchen culture while supporting planning and prep during peak periods.

What we're looking for...

• Proven Sous Chef experience — or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.

• Background in high-volume, events, or performance-focused catering environments (sports experience a plus).

• Confident creating balanced, nutritious, great-tasting food across varied menus and cuisines.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with a calm, solution-focused mindset.

• Excellent knowledge of allergens, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.

• Flexible to work match days, weekends, and event evenings as required.

• Thrives under pressure with a positive, professional, team-first attitude.

• Passionate about food, nutrition, and continuous improvement, with high personal standards.

What you’ll get in return:

• 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 - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• 23 days + bank holidays and additional day off for your birthday and holiday purchase scheme
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Professional subscriptions, on-going training & development and career pathways
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Why Join Us? 

At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual’s unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences – and shape the future of hospitality.