Retail Head Chef- Aston Villa FC

Overview

Retail Head Chef – Aston Villa Football Club

Levy UK is the official catering partner to Aston Villa Football Club
, delivering world-class hospitality and retail experiences across the iconic Villa Park stadium and the wider Aston Villa estate. Since 1874
, Aston Villa has been at the heart of English football. Villa Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans and guests every season, with opportunities to celebrate the passion, pride, and tradition of the Villans on matchdays and events.

At Levy UK, we fuel football moments, delivering big flavours, fast service, and quality ’re looking for a Retail Head Chef to lead from the front in our stadium kitchens. This is more than a chef role — it’s a chance to bring bold, crowd-pleasing menus to one of the most historic football venues in the world. Villa Park is a ground where legends are made, memories are shared, and food is part of the experience.

• Leading and motivating a brigade of chefs across multiple retail kitchens on matchdays and major events
• Driving food quality, speed, and consistency — feeding thousands of fans without missing a beat
• Designing and delivering menus with a street food edge and stadium atmosphere
• Training, mentoring, and energising teams to deliver Levy’s signature flair with every dish
• Partnering with operations and culinary leaders to achieve commercial goals while never compromising flavour
• Championing food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards across all kitchens

• A passionate, people-focused Head Chef — or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up
• Proven success running high-volume, high-pressure kitchens (stadiums, arenas, or large-scale hospitality an advantage)
• Creativity with commercial know-how — you know what sells, and how to deliver it fast
• Strong leadership and resilience — calm under pressure, inspiring in the heat of service
• Hands-on leadership — you lead from the line, not just the office
• A strong commitment to sustainability: sourcing seasonal, local ingredients, reducing waste, promoting low-carbon menus

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off
• Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, therapy treatments & free annual checks
• Discounts including Vodafone, Nuffield Health, Pure Gym, shopping & travel perks
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing training & development through Levy career pathways
• Family-friendly benefits (2 days extra leave post-maternity return, day off for baby’s first birthday)
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support

We are Levy. Levy is about elevating experiences
. As the global leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, we design and deliver unforgettable guest experiences that celebrate people, planet, and passion
. From Premier League clubs to world-class arenas, we combine culinary innovation, seamless operations, and sustainability leadership to make every event extraordinary. At Villa Park
, our mission is simple: to fuel the pride of the claret and blue, one unforgettable matchday at a time.