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Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth Football Club is a professional football club based at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
Job Posted- 27 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 8 Nov 2026
Portsmouth Football Club is looking for a passionate and experienced Performance Chef to lead kitchen operations at its training ground.
The Role
Reporting to the Sporting Director, you will oversee food provision for the First Team, Pompey FC Academy, Café and Pompey Women FC, working closely with the Performance Nutritionist and the wider Performance and Medical teams to deliver nutritious food that supports player health, recovery and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all training-ground food provision, including breakfast, lunch, recovery meals and snacks
- Develop varied, performance-focused menus with the Performance Nutritionist
- Cater for individual requirements, including allergies, intolerances and religious and cultural needs
- Plan pre- and post-match food for away travel with the Performance Nutritionist and Club Secretary
- Lead food safety, hygiene and allergen management and manage budgets and food waste
- Lead, develop and motivate the kitchen team, including rotas and training
About You
- Significant experience as a Head Chef
- Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
- A track record of leading a team and managing a budget
- Knowledge of specialist diets (e.g. plant-based, gluten-free) and cultural dietary requirements
- NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery, a sports nutrition qualification and elite sport experience are desirable
- Enhanced DBS check required
Key Details
- Location: Portsmouth FC Training Ground, Pompey Health and Fitness, 442 Copnor Road, Hilsea (PO3 5EW)
- Contract: Permanent, full time (42.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Closing date: 8 November 2026
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