Chef De Partie

Audley Villages; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension 5%

28 days holiday

Staff discounts on food & drink

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training

Job summary

Audley Villages in Birmingham is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead a kitchen section, help with menu development and maintain high standards during service.

You will manage stock, orders and HACCP compliance while working with a small, skilled team to deliver memorable, period-authentic English dining experiences across our venues.

Qualifications

• Experience running a kitchen section and managing deliveries/stock.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience ordering stock and controlling supplies.
• Solid culinary knowledge across menus and cuisines.
• Positive, flexible, and resilient under pressure.
• Willingness to adapt to shifts and busy periods.
• Warm, professional and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section of the kitchen and assist with stock ordering and rotation.
• Maintain high food hygiene standards and HACCP compliance.
• Work with the team to deliver consistently outstanding food during service.
• Assist management with developing new dishes and menus.

Skills

Section leadership

Stock control

Food hygiene

Stock ordering

Culinary knowledge

Tools

Stock ordering tools

Job description

The Role:

Whether you’re helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to create a menu for one of our themed events , as our Chef De Partie you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Chef De Partie will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service.

You’ll also assist with everything from stock ordering, stock rotation, ensuring absolute cleanliness and order is in accordance with HACCP rules and Audley Company Procedures. Finally helping the management team to develop new dishes and menus you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proven history of running a section of the kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience of stock ordering.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’