Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 to positively disrupt business as usual.

As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.

Copper Box Arena is London's third largest arena located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, originally built as the handball venue for the 2012 Olympic Games and now one of the UK's most versatile entertainment venues attracting over 400,000 visitors annually.

Since August 2025, Oak View Group has managed all food and beverage operations at the venue, overseeing general concessions, VIP lounges, suites, and bespoke dining experiences with nearly £1 million invested in facility upgrades.

OVG's hospitality offering includes fast-pour beer pumps, street food concepts, upgraded mobile kiosks, and premium catering experiences designed to deliver an elevated fan experience across all event types.

• Casual Chef (Food Prep Assistant)
• £14.28 per hour + Holiday Pay
• Flexible contract 0 Hour Contract
• Must be able to work weekends

Copper Box Arena is seeking Casual Chefs (Food prep assistants) to join our kitchen team on a flexible basis.

As one of London's premier sporting and events venues, we host a diverse range of activities from major sporting events to concerts and exhibitions, delivering high quality retail food service to thousands of guests.

We're looking for experienced culinary professionals who can work flexibly across our busy events calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team produce high volume catering on our high volume event days
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards (HACCP), and health and safety regulations

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen
• Experience in high volume catering / events
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene 
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate (minimum)
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and occasional weekdays
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
• Competitive hourly rates 
• Opportunity to work at a world class Olympic venue
• Supportive team environment

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to prove your right to work in the UK. Basic DBS will be required.