ABOUT US
Founded in 1932, Wigan Athletic were elected to the Football League in 1978 and were promoted out of the Fourth Division in 1981/82. Latics won the Third Division title in 1996/97, the Football League Trophy in 1999, and the Second Division in 2002/03, before securing promotion to the Premier League in 2004/05. Founded in 1872, Wigan Warriors are joint record five-time World Club Challenge winners, record 21-time Challenge Cup winners, and record 23-time league title winners.
Latics famously won the FA Cup in 2013, beating Premier League giants Manchester City in the Final. However, Latics were relegated later that year, bringing its memorable eight-season stay in the top flight to an end. The FA Cup success did, though, mean Latics gained their place in the UEFA Europa League the following season. Relegated from the Championship in 2014/2015, the Club won the League One title in 2015/16 and repeated this feat in 2017/18 and 2021/22 respectively. Wigan Warriors is undoubtedly one of the most successful teams in Rugby League and world sports. Playing in the Betfred Super League, the Warriors currently hold all four of the major trophies available under head coach Matty Peet.
Some of the most famous players in the sport have worn the cherry and white shirts from Jim Sullivan and Billy Boston to modern-day superstars such as Sean O’Loughlin and Bevan French, whereas multiple greats have donned the blue and white of Latics from Tommy Gore and Emmerson Boyce to current local heroes Sam Tickle and James Carragher.
Now under joint ownership, Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors are stronger together and continue to work in collaboration for the benefit of both clubs and their fanbases.
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people, as well as being an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS).
*Whilst we endeavour to respond to every applicant, please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview may be contacted.
Head Chef
📍 Location: The Brick Community Stadium
📑 Contract: Full time, permanent
👤 Reports to: Executive Head Chef
⏳ Hours: 40 hours per week (variable) 5 days over 7
📅 Closing Date: 16th July 2026, 11:59pm
Role Purpose:
To lead and manage the kitchen team in delivering high- quality food consistently, ensuring all dishes meet standards for taste, presentation, and safety.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of the six on-site kitchens. From food preparation and service to ensuring high standards of cleanliness are adhered to.
- To follow all allergens policy and kitchen management H.A.C.C.P. (Full training given)
- Managing your kitchen team, rota planning and holidays.
- Daily ordering from suppliers, leasing with the stock taker monthly
- Working within our food and staffing budgets in order to maintain financial standards.
Qualifications:
(Essential)
Valid driving licence
(Desirable)
NVQ Level2 professional cookery or 7062
Experience:
(Essential)
2 years’ experience – providing for 100+ covers using fresh ingredients together with a strong background in food-led establishments
Knowledge, skills, and qualities:
(Essential)
- Ability to plan rotas
- Leadership & Team Management – Ability to motivate, train and oversee kitchen staff
- Time Management – Able to prioritise tasks and deliver dishes efficiently during busy service periods
- Attention to detail – Ensures consistent quality, presentation and portion control
- Organisation & Planning – Manages stock, ordering and kitchen prep to maintain smooth operations
- Health and Safety knowledge – Strong understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe kitchen practices
- Budgeting & cost control – Monitors food costs, reduces waste and maximises profitability
- Communication skills – Clear communication with kitchen and front- of- house teams
- Problem-solving – Handles issues quickly and calmly, especially under pressure
- Health and Safety:
- Fully endorse, demonstrate and carry out the company’s health and safety policy.
- Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations relating to health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace, and assist if required with the amending of risk assessments periodically.
- Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation with regard to fire.
- Identify and report maintenance requirements or hazards within the workplace and encourage any workforce to do the same to avoid injury.
Wigan Sporting Events Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Wigan Sporting Events Limited is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk during events and activities. The Club recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The Club expects all staff and volunteers to respect them.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the application form to WRLCandWAFCjobs@wiganathletic.com
