The opportunity Delaware North UK is hiring casual Chefs to join our exciting team at 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 cook, you will be collaborating with an enthusiastic kitchen team to craft memorable and first-class dining experiences for guests in an incredible venue. If you are the dedicated, resilient, and passionate team member we are looking for, ready to innovate and deliver outstanding culinary skills, kick off your next career move with us. Apply today to join our valued team in this fantastic location. 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 Flexible hours, choosing part-time shifts that suit your lifestyle, including evenings and weekends Free meal every event day Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts, kicking off the sporting season with The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in the 2025-2026 Premier League season, plus Women s Rugby World Cup 2025 match between England s National Rugby team and USA, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events in in 2025, with plenty more still to come in 2026 Help us delight the world by applying today. What will you do? Craft delicious food items, with dishes ranging from fine dining to casual offerings across various cuisines, showcasing your passion for food creation and adapting to meet guests needs Collaborate and coordinate with kitchen team members Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North s policies and standards of excellence More about you Skills in communication, teamwork, reliability, punctuality, detail-orientation, and performing under pressure No degree required Physical requirements Ability to stand for duration of shift Comfortable handling certain meat products 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 2025-26 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 hospitality come grow with us!