Job Description

Company Description

Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Curzon Building, Birmingham City University

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 week's enhanced maternity leave Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave Free meals on shift Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth.


As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.


If you are a passionate

Chef de Partie

keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef De Partie to join our culinary team in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As a key member of our kitchen brigade, you will be responsible for overseeing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.

Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to exacting standards within your designated section Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in menu planning and development Manage and train junior kitchen staff within your section Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations Maintain organised and clean work areas at all times Collaborate with other sections to ensure smooth kitchen operations Assist in stock rotation and inventory management Contribute to the development of new recipes and techniques Participate in quality control and taste testing Adapt to changing priorities and handle high-pressure situations effectively

Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent qualification in professional cookery Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role within a high-quality establishment Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment Strong organisational and multitasking skills Excellent knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines Up-to-date food safety certification Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve issues effectively Strong communication and team leadership skills Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required Passion for food and commitment to culinary excellence Physical stamina to withstand long hours of standing and working in a kitchen environment

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.


We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.


Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.


Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY


We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.


WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE


We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.


CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE


We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.


FOREVER CONSCIOUS


We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.