Chef De Partie

Brentford Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports organization is seeking a kitchen section manager to prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes. The successful candidate will manage a kitchen section, ensuring standards set by the Head Chef are met, oversee stock control, and maintain a clean working environment. An essential part of the role includes complying with health and safety regulations. The opportunity to travel with the team for away fixtures is included. A positive attitude and experience in a similar culinary role are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar culinary role.
• Essential knowledge of food hygiene rules applicable to a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to lead a kitchen section and present food to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen section according to standards set by the Head Chef.
• Ensure good stock and waste control practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the designated section.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Knowledge of food hygiene rules

Positive outlook and attitude

Job description

Department: Football Catering Sub-department:

The role is made up of many varying responsibilities within the kitchen including preparing, cooking, and presenting high quality dishes within a ‘high performance’ environment. Assisting the Head Chef and other team members in managing the food production, ensuring that the highest standards are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage a section in the kitchen to the required standards set by the Head Chef
• Ensure good stock and waste control is practiced
• Be responsible for the quality control of stock and prepared foods
• Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of their designated section
• Always maintain a positive and proactive attitude
• Comply with all health and safety regulations, the Staff Code of Conduct and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Chef and senior management, including placing orders with suppliers from time to time

Knowledge

• Have demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Have essential knowledge of food hygiene rules and regulation, applicable to a commercial kitchen

Specialist Skills

• Be prepared to manage a ‘kitchen section’, preparing and presenting food to the required standard
• Experienced in handling and preparing fresh produce
• Help plan and develop new menu ideas with the support of the Head Chef

People Skills

• Essential to have a positive outlook and attitude when carrying out various tasks
• Required to work not only as a team member, but as a team leader from time to time

External Impact

• Travel with the team to away fixtures and tours when required
• Checking on the food offering at hotels and be prepared to cook a ‘live’ station

General Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements
• To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging.

We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this. As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.

We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic. Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field.

To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team.

Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.