VIP EVENT CHEF PASTRY CHEF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2026 BUDAPEST
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VIP Culinary Team Champions League Final 2026 (Budapest)
We are looking for skilled passionate and motivated chefs and pastry chefs to join our VIP Culinary Team at the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest.
As part of our elite kitchen brigade you will help deliver a world-class dining experience to VIP guests from around the globe at the prestigious Puskás Aréna. This is a unique opportunity to work at one of Europes biggest sporting events and be part of an international high-performance culinary team.
Location: Puskás Aréna
Date: 30th of May 2026 (Saturday)
Based on your availability you may also have the opportunity to work additional shifts during the setup and breakdown days before and after the event. Exact dates will be confirmed closer to the event.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present high-quality dishes and desserts in VIP hospitality kitchens
Execute menu items to precise specifications under high-pressure service conditions
Manage and operate live cooking stations preparing dishes in front of guests while maintaining exceptional presentation and engagement
Ensure consistency presentation and excellence across all plates leaving the kitchen
Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene safety and cleanliness
Assist with kitchen setup mise en place and organisation before service
Support post-event kitchen breakdown and clean-down operations
Collaborate effectively as part of a fast-paced professional culinary brigade
Qualifications :
- A genuine passion for culinary excellence we are looking for chefs and pastry chefs who take pride in creating exceptional dishes for VIP guests
- Experience working in professional kitchens with the ability to handle food preparation plating and service to a high standard
- Previous experience in fine dining high-end hospitality or large-scale events is an advantage
- Confidence in managing live cooking stations with the ability to engage professionally with guests while maintaining focus and quality
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to presentation consistency and high culinary standards
- A strong team-player mentality we succeed together and support each other throughout service
- Adaptable and flexible attitude live events can be fast-moving and unpredictable so you should be ready to embrace the challenge
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy high-performance environment where quality is always the priority
- A solid understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
- Fluent English is required as both the team and our guests will be international
Additional Information :
We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success and we strive to create a positive and supportive working environment. As part of our team you will benefit from:
Net salary of 13 per hour for junior chefs / Net salary of 16 per hour for senior chefs
Staff meals provided during shifts
Opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge through internal training
Career development opportunities both nationally and internationally
The chance to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the global luxury gourmet entertainment industry
A unique opportunity to be part of the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final at Puskás Aréna in Budapest
DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Part-time
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