Chef de Partie

Midas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Midas in Birmingham is recruiting a driven Chef de Partie for a busy conference and events venue. The kitchen serves around 300 customers daily, delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside private dining, BBQs, VIP hospitality and large buffet events.

This role offers variety across menus and service formats and hands-on training with senior and visiting chefs. You will work with an experienced team, prepare fresh buffet-style dishes, own your section during service, and benefit from

Qualifications

• Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef; ready to progress.
• Strong knife skills and passion for fresh food.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality food.
• Take ownership of your section during service.
• Support breakfast, lunch and dinner and hospitality events.
• Follow kitchen SOPs and maintain consistent standards.
• Comply with food safety, HACCP and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and allergen controls.
• Support stock rotation and minimise waste.
• Work with the wider kitchen team.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Fast-paced kitchen

Reliability

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week

Work hours: 5 days out of 7, with varied shifts between 6:00am and 9:30pm

We are recruiting a driven and passionate Chef de Partie for a busy conference and events venue.

The kitchen serves approximately 300 customers daily, delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside private dining, BBQs, VIP hospitality and large buffet events. This varied position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills across different menus, cooking styles and service formats.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive kitchen team, you will prepare fresh, vibrant buffet-style food and take ownership of your section during service. You will also receive ongoing training and opportunities to learn from senior and visiting chefs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality food.
• Take ownership of your section during service.
• Support breakfast, lunch, dinner and hospitality events.
• Follow kitchen SOPs and maintain consistent standards.
• Comply with food safety, HACCP, COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness and allergen controls.
• Support stock rotation and minimise food waste.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.

You will be an experienced Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready to progress. Good knife skills, sound culinary knowledge and a passion for fresh food are essential. You should be positive, dependable and able to perform well in a fast-paced kitchen.