Chef De Partie - Brentford FC

Compass Group; Brentford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality partner is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at Brentford FC. The role involves ensuring exceptional food service at a state-of-the-art venue, maintaining high food quality, and managing a diverse team. Benefits include a competitive salary of £32,000, healthcare, 23 days of leave, and various perks. If you have proven culinary experience and a passion for the events industry, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Healthcare & wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar culinary/Chef de Partie role.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing a diverse range of high-quality dishes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• A creative approach to menu planning and presentation.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in the events industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth planning and delivery of a first-class catering product.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
• Resolve potential complaints positively.
• Utilise procurement system for ordering and stock control.
• Assist in running food offers for all areas.
• Manage and support a diverse team of chefs and kitchen porters.
• Assist the Head Chef in managing performance and catering offers.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Safety Policies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Creativity in menu planning

Interest in events industry

Job description

Overview

Chef de Partie - Brentford FC | Full-Time / Permanent

£32,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for a dedicated Chef de Partie to join our talented culinary team. You'll support exceptional food service for Brentford GTech Community Stadium, a state-of-the-art conference and events venue and home of Brentford FC. If you're a Chef de Partie with the skills to exceed guests' expectations with high-end food production and service then this is the role for you!

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London - we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

The role

• Ensuring the smooth planning and delivery of a first-class catering product to our clients and customers
• Maintaining food quality and presentation standards for all menu content
• Resolving potential complaints and customer comments in a positive manner
• Utilising the procurement system for ordering and receiving of products and stock control
• Assisting in the running of the food offer for all areas
• Managing and supporting a large and diverse team of variable hourly chefs and kitchen porters - helping to build positive team morale
• Assisting the Head chef with managing the performance of the casual workforce and culinary team, and delivering a first-class catering offer to clients and guests
• Ensuring that the Company Health & Safety and Food Safety Policies are adhered to at all times within their own area of control

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a similar culinary/Chef de Partie role
• Demonstrated skill in preparing a diverse range of high-quality dishes
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• A creative approach to menu planning and presentation
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in the events industry

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: 2 days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing:Pension scheme,Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included
• 40 hour working week

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.