Executive Chef - Aston Villa Football Club
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
* Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
* Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
* Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
* Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
* Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
* Meals on duty
* Vodafone discounts
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
* 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
* Holiday purchase scheme
* On-going training & development and career pathways
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Be the driving force behind culinary excellence at Villa Park!
Aston Villa Football Club and Levy is on a mission to be best in class, and we're looking for an exceptional Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations at Villa Park. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to make your mark at one of football's most historic clubs, delivering world-class hospitality that matches the ambition and energy of the team on the pitch.
More about the role:
As our Executive Chef, you will:
* Lead from the front - inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, setting the standard for excellence
* Create unforgettable experiences - deliver innovative, high-quality menus across matchdays, events, and premium hospitality
* Liaise and collaborate - Link in with Michelin star chefs to create unforgettable match day experiences.
* Drive operational excellence - ensure efficiency, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
* Take full ownership - manage budgets, drive profitability, and ensure sustainability without compromising on excellence
* Elevate the brand - make Aston Villa a leader in stadium hospitality, delivering an experience that's as exciting as the action on the pitch
About you:
We're looking for a dynamic, high-energy leader with:
* Exceptional presence - a strong communicator who commands respect and leads by example
* Proven leadership skills - experience managing large teams in a high-volume, premium hospitality environment
* Financial acumen - a strategic thinker who understands cost control, P&L, and operational efficiency
* Uncompromising standards - a passion for food, innovation, and delivering excellence every time
* Drive and motivation - a relentless pursuit of success and a hunger to take Aston Villa's stadium food experience to the top
Why Join Us?
At Aston Villa, we don't settle for average-we strive for the extraordinary. You'll be joining a world-renowned club with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and creating an unparalleled experience for our fans and guests.
Ready to take your career to the Premier League level? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
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