Head of Culinary Experience and Innovation

Sodexo
📍 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Head of Culinary Experience and Innovation

Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST

40hrs pw 5/7

£45,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits

Free onsite parking

Level 3 Food Hygiene essential

Free meals on duty

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live!, we create exceptional moments, and at one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, food plays a huge part in that experience. We are now looking for a visionary, commercially minded and creatively driven Head of Culinary Experience & Innovation Chef to lead menu strategy and culinary development across Newcastle United Football Club.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary leader to shape the future of food across premium hospitality, fan dining, retail and event catering operations within a world-class stadium environment.

As Head of Culinary Experience & Innovation Chef, you’ll lead all menu engineering, culin...

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Job Details

  • Location Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category management
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026