Chef
Chef at Barnsley Football Club in Barnsley, on Only Chefs.
- Employer: Barnsley Football Club
- Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Salary: £28,000
- Contract: Full Time
- Closes: 2026-11-04
About the role
To apply, please send your CV to recruitment@barnsleyfc.co.uk with a cover letter detailing your salary expectations.
As Chef, you will be responsible for leading the Club's day-to-day catering operations across the staff and player canteen, hospitality facilities and event catering services. In addition to preparing and delivering high-quality food, you will manage catering staff, oversee menu planning, stock control and procurement activities, ensuring efficient, compliant and commercially effective kitchen operations.
Duties
Food Preparation & Production
- Implement menus for players, staff and hospitality customers, ensuring quality, variety, nutritional considerations and value for money.
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items to agreed specifications and quality standards.
- Follow all recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation requirements.
- Undertake menu delivery for hospitality, kiosks, and event catering as required.
- Ensure food is prepared safely with correct use of kitchen equipment and tools.
Food Safety, Hygiene & Allergen Management
- Carry out food safety procedures including temperature checks, date labelling, stock rotation (FIFO), and equipment cleaning.
- Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness in line with food hygiene regulations.
- Ensure all catering operations comply with food safety legislation, allergen regulations, HACCP requirements and Club policies.
Operational Support
- Complete stock checks, storage and organisation of deliveries.
- Work alongside catering colleagues to ensure timely service delivery.
- Support matchday and event operations, adjusting to changing service demands.
Planning, Leadership & Kitchen Management
- Lead and support staff working across the staff and player canteen and hospitality kitchen.
- Prepare and manage staff rotas to meet operational requirements.
- Manage the ordering, receipt and storage of food, beverages and kitchen supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and procurement procedures are followed.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and catering teams to meet tight deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, serving staff, and support teams.
- Uphold Barnsley FC’s professional standards and values.
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