Chef de Partie

Metropolitan Gaming; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Midnight pay

Discounts

Pension plan

Life insurance

Food discounts

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Metropolitan Gaming in Nottingham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will work to produce high-standard dishes, support senior chefs, and ensure smooth service during busy shifts.

The role requires night, evening, and weekend work within a 24/7 operation. You will maintain hygiene, stock rotation, and contribute to a positive, energetic dining environment for both guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Able to follow recipes and maintain high standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality dishes.
• Follow head chef specifications.
• Rotate stock and manage pantry.
• Keep station tidy and clean.
• Follow food hygiene regulations.
• Adhere to health and safety rules.
• Assist with covering other stations as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Lead by example in customer service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Night shifts

Job description

About Us

Metropolitan Gaming is about more than the games or the buzz of the venue.

Metropolitan Gaming is about more than the games or the buzz of the venue.

It’s about energy. Atmosphere. Service that’s sharp and in sync with the moment.

Driven by people, we’re a diverse, close-knit team who back each other, celebrate wins and create great experiences together. If you’re upbeat, curious and ready to get involved, you’ll feel at home here. Personality matters. Every shift is a chance to make your mark.

Why Join Us

A place to grow, not just a job. You’ll be recognised for great work and given opportunities to build your skills and grow your career

Alongside competitive pay, you can also:

• Service charge and tips
• Enhanced pay after midnight
• Discounts and perks across travel, retail, hospitality and wellbeing
• Company pension scheme and life insurance cover
• Discount on Food and non-alcoholic beverages across all venues
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend bonus reward

What We Are Looking For:

Our kitchen team is pivotal to our operation; hence your role is crucial to the success in catering for our clients at this venue. Ensuring quality, consistency and beautifully presented dishes are produced for our customers. Within this role you must have previous experience working in a kitchen environment.

Main Duties

• Report promptly for duty suitably dressed in clean chef uniform.
• Prepare and produce food to the highest standard and specifications given by Senior Kitchen staff.
• Report any shortage of stock and stores to Head Chef & Sous Chef
• Ensure correct stock rotation and proper storage of cooked and uncooked food.
• Keep your section always tidy and clean.
• Adhere strictly to the food hygiene regulation.
• Strictly comply to the Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure that all mise en place is kept tidy, fresh and properly stocked as required.
• Fill in any position or station required by Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Check, prepare and supervise preparation of food, to the highest standards set by the company.
• Report any fault of equipment immediately to Head Chef or Sous Chef
• Ensure complete confidentiality relating to all matters concerning the Company.
• Lead by example in relation to displaying the four key behaviours of the Customer Service model.

Service Behaviours

Our Chef de Parties are expected to always demonstrate our key service behaviours:

• On It: Demonstrates responsiveness and initiative by anticipating guest and operational needs, ensuring prompt and effective service delivery.
• Upbeat and Positive Attitude: Maintains a professional, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented demeanour that fosters a welcoming and energetic environment.
• Be Nice: Treats guests, team members, and stakeholders with courtesy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Open and Close: Engages openly and warmly at the start of every interaction and ensures each conversation or service exchange concludes with clarity, courtesy, and appreciation.

Please Note:

You must be aged 18 or above and have the right to work in the UK

This position requires working nights, evenings, weekends and shifts that coincide with a 24/7 trading week so individuals should be flexible in their scheduling.

Chef de Parties will spend a large portion of their shift on their feet working directly with the public.