Step into the Heart of Culinary Excellence Here at Wimbledon!

Are you ready to elevate your culinary career? Join our dynamic and passionate kitchen brigade, where chefs of all experience levels are invited to be a part of the prestigious Wimbledon Championships. As a key player in our culinary team, you’ll contribute to an extraordinary dining experience across over 100 diverse retail catering units and gourmet restaurants and cafes.

From the excitement of fast-paced retail units to the elegance of fine dining venues, our teams collaborate to craft an array of delectable dishes that will leave guests coming time and time again, year on year.

You'll be part of a close-knit team of up to 20, where your resilience, organisational skills, and adaptability will be essential to our success. With a sharp eye for detail, exceptional Food Safety and allergen knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to quality, you’ll ensure every dish exceeds our guests' expectations, every time.

If you're eager to play a crucial role in one of the world’s most iconic events and showcase your culinary talent to a global audience, apply now to join us at the legendary Wimbledon Championships 2025. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable—together!

Roles Available:

• Lead Chef
• Sous Chef
• Chef de Partie
• Retail Chef
• Commis Chef

Role Description:

During the Championships fortnight, we offer an exciting array of menu options that will wow our guests—from freshly prepared grab-and-go dishes, expertly crafted by our Retail Chef brigade, to indulgent five-course tasting menus curated by our talented Chef de Parties in our premium hospitality spaces.

Our Lead Chefs are the heart of our kitchen operations, leading and inspiring their teams with a passion for creating exceptional food while maintaining the highest standards of kitchen compliance. They thrive on delivering culinary excellence while ensuring every dish meets our exacting standards.

Alongside them, our Sous Chefs play a key role in shaping an unforgettable experience for both our colleagues and guests. They foster a spirit of collaboration, working seamlessly across both back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and high-quality delivery every time.

Safety and compliance are always top priorities, and all culinary roles adhere strictly to company policies, including Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, allergen awareness, and safe working practices. Our commitment to these standards ensures the safety and well-being of both our team and our guests.

Key Dates:

Wimbledon Fortnight (Live Dates): Monday 30th June – Sunday 13th July 2025

Mandatory Training & Orientation: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th June 2025

**Note: Additional training dates may be required for certain senior or specialised roles/units, and these will be communicated upon offer.

Further Information:

References are mandatory and will be requested following a successful interview.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 31ST DECEMBER 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you would like to work with us, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any support with submitting your application please email resourcing.fd@aeltc.com (stating your full name and phone number) and a member of the team will be in contact to assist you.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Food & Drink at Wimbledon are part of Compass Group. Compass is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of the communities in which we operate.

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