Culinary Opportunities, Stadium of Light

Job Description

The opportunity Delaware North UK is hiring casual Culinary opportunities for Chefs and Kitchen Porters to join our team at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. When you're ready to share your passion in this buzzing atmosphere, days here hardly feel like work at all. As a Chef or Kitchen Porter, you will be working with an enthusiastic kitchen team to create memorable and first-class dining experiences for guests. If you are looking for Culinary opportunities and ready to join our collaborative team in time for the football season, take a shot at your new job with us and apply today.

What we offer

At Delaware North UK, you’ll find yourself working at the coolest venues with some of the best team members. Here, talent and hard work are rewarded, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, so if you’re ready to take the next step, shoot and score your future career with us and see why Delaware North is your best move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive: Competitive weekly pay Casual 6+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle Free meal on event days Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and Take That taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026 Help us delight the world by applying today.

What will you do?

Prepare and create food to specifications, with dishes ranging from fine dining to casual offerings across various cuisines, showcasing your passion for food creation and adapting to meet guests’ needs Assist the culinary team to ensure smooth and effective catering service within the restaurant Collaborate and coordinate with kitchen team members Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and service areas Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence

More about you No degree required Relevant experience working in a catering kitchen is beneficial Skills in communication, teamwork organisation, time management, and attention to detail

Physical requirements

Ability to stand for duration of shift Comfortable handling various meat products Availability to attend shifts for matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles

Who we are

In 2025, Delaware North began their journey to transform hospitality at the incredible and beloved Stadium of Light. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, Delaware North is eager to provide a range of services at topflight Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events at this incredible 49,000 red and white seater stadium!

Bringing premium hospitality and exceptional experiences to our new guests is just part of the job, and with the stadium buzzing with the roar of the crowd, it hardly feels like work at all. Here, we provide endless opportunities for our team members to shine and grow, including working at the supreme Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards experiences alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks, kicking off the start of great collaboration. Following refurbished concourse environments, the Premier League season kicks off with improved food and beverage offerings for guests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with local vendors, supported by new technology to significantly increase the speed and quality of guest service. We can’t wait to kick off the new season with our team members, ready to grow and shine in this atmospheric Tyne and Wear location, where passionate guests deserve memorable moments that lasts a lifetime. Apply now to join us.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success. Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of