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Job Title: Chef de Partie Hours: Full time- Monday - Friday Salary: £29,000 per annum Location: Birmingham Bring Your Passion for Food to a Dynamic Hospitality Team! Are you a talented Chef de Partie looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, creativity, and exceptional service are at the heart of everything you do? We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Chef de Partie to join our prestigious corporate hospitality client in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a professional kitchen delivering outstanding food experiences across retail catering, conferences, and high-profile events. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the delivery of retail catering, conference hospitality, and special events Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations Working across various kitchen sections as required Supporting the Chef Manager with daily kitchen operations Stepping up to lead the team in the Chef Manager's absence Collaborating with colleagues to deliver a seamless customer experience Identifying opportunities to improve service and operational efficiency Participating in cross-functional training and development opportunitiesEssential Requirements: NVQ Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent) 2-4 years' experience within a professional kitchen environment Food Safety & Hygiene Certification Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach Desirable Skills & Experience Experience within corporate hospitality, premium catering, or high-end hospitality environments Passion for creating exceptional food experiences Creative flair and attention to detail Strong customer service mindset Why Apply? Opportunity to work within a prestigious corporate hospitality environment Exposure to a variety of catering services, events, and conferences Ongoing training and career development opportunities Supportive team culture with opportunities to broaden your operational experience A role where your creativity and culinary expertise can truly shine Ready for Your Next Culinary Challenge? We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Seeking a skilled Banqueting Sous Chef for a luxury resort to prepare exceptional menus for large-scale events, celebrations, and corporate functions.

Are you a creative and experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef looking for your next step, with a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality experiences? We're looking for a talented, hands-on professional to lead our kitchen team and elevate the dining experience in a prestigious corporate setting. We are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences for our prestigious clients. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing both fine dining hospitality and staff restaurant services , while adapting to the natural peaks and troughs of an up-and-down business . The role is primarily Monday to Friday , offering a great work-life balance, with some evening work required to support hospitality events and functions . This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary creativity , organisational skills, and ability to inspire and manage a team while maintaining consistently high standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hospitality delivery. Take a hands-on approach in the kitchen, leading by example during busy service periods. Develop and deliver innovative, seasonal menus , using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and responding to evolving food trends. Manage a diverse and dynamic workload , confidently adapting to periods of high-volume hospitality alongside quieter service times. Lead, train, and inspire a team of chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a positive, supportive, and high-performing team environment . Effectively plan staffing and resources to meet the demands of a fluctuating business model . Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and food hygiene standards. Manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and stock control to maximise profitability. Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless and high-quality hospitality experience. Continuously drive standards, creativity, and innovation across all food offerings. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or in a senior culinary role, ideally within contract catering or high-volume hospitality environments. Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team effectively. Demonstrated experience working within hospitality-focused environments , delivering high-end food and service. Ability to adapt to changing business levels and manage workload accordingly. Excellent culinary skills combined with a creative and innovative approach to menu development. Strong organisational and communication skills. Solid understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards. Experience managing budgets and controlling costs effectively. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Job Reference: com/2406/75270001/52757964/SU #RA Group Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS , the UK's main recruitment hub for International themed establishments seeking high calibre international hospitality professionals from around the world as well as within UK. The UK is probably the world's biggest and most advanced global cuisine marketand an attractive job market for International Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As a reputed hospitality recruiter (and government-authorised hospitality immigration specialist), we enable talented professionals like you to be hired in UK's diverse hospitality industry sectors. We represent stable, reputed, and principled employers who abide by high standards of employment practices and ethics. A Goldstar Chefs associated employer offers a higher salary, long-term stability, professional growth, and exceptional employee care and well-being. This position is offered by a spectacular breathtaking multi cuisine restaurant about to open in Birmingham. This new establishment is a multi million pound testament to Asian themed hospitality excellence, created by a legendary giant of Birmingham's hospitality industry. Are you a creative and passionate Chef with outstanding skills? Are you ready for a new lifetime opportunity to do AMAZING work? Are you ready to discover a brighter, more rewarding and prosperous future for you and your family in UK? Then take a look! Position: Specialist Mediterranean Chef De Partie Employer: Large and luxurious Multi Cuisine Restaurant Location: Birmingham Gross salary package: Circa £38,000 (incl. share of tronc/serv.chge+target led bonus) Weekly working hours/days: up to48 hours / 5 days (tbc) Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) incentives, employers workplace pension,employee care and wellbeing support + more Your role involves skillful preparation of complex European dishes and specialties specific to the regional theme of the establishment and its menus. You will be responsible for a series of kitchen operational duties commensurate with job role, including training and supervising of Commi Chefs and other junior kitchen staff, and assist in the company's impending apprenticeship scheme. To qualify for selection, you must have the following minimum requirements: - Eligibility to live and work in UK Experience in the preparation of authentic high quality dishes & Specialties Technical knowledge of ingredient quality, sourcing, measuring & formulation Ideal previous experience of at least 3 years in role Relevant Health & Safety credentials and knowledge of HACCP protocols Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour In addition, youshould also have the following attributes: - Performance, achievement and results driven Leadership qualities Time Management Have an eye for detail Able to work well with others Creative energetic and passionate about delivering culinary excellence Industrial training in a world renowned culinary/hospitality institute A hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual South health and fitness Bachelors or masters degree in culinary arts or similar FAST PACED AND BE ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE IN UK ON SPONSORED VISA AND LOOKING FOR ARE NEW SPONSOR : For assurance and peace of mind we place you with stable and reliable Goldstar Chefs approved sponsor employers only . We source you fantastic UK job opportunities and present your profile to a high standard. For BEST salary awards, personal growth and long-term job satisfaction choose to work for Goldstar Chefs accredited organisations. Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a video demo of your skills, photos of dishes you specialise in and /or have created, Instagram link (if avail.) menus you have worked on, plus any commendations and references to hand. This vacancy is open to qualifying international, and non settled as well as settled UK candidates. Important note: UK APPLICANTS- Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at time of interview. OVERSEAS APPLICANTS - Kindly note relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl.travel to UK) (employer pays relevant UKVI sponsor fees). If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities. Please note the salary figure stated in this ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such tronc/service charge /tips etc. Please note Goldstar Chefs do NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy. DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES WEARE UNABLE TODEALWITH PHONE INQUIRIES SO PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED Goldstar Chefs are a nationwide recruitment organisation serving the UK's hospitality industry. We are also a UK government (IAA) regulated immigration adviser with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI SkilledWorkers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. Goldstar Chefs are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). Closing date: 30.07.2026 TPBN1_UKCT

Company Description Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster. Job Description Chef de Partie - Novotel Birmingham Centre Join Our Kitchen Team at Novotel Birmingham Centre! Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you. At Novotel Birmingham Centre , you'll be part of a talented and supportive kitchen team in one of Birmingham's leading conference and events hotels. What You'll Be Doing Preparing and serving high-quality dishes across all areas of the kitchen. Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in delivering exceptional food standards. Working on busy conference lunches during the week, serving large-scale corporate events. Playing a key role during our exciting Christmas party season, delivering memorable dining experiences for hundreds of guests. Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards. Helping with stock rotation, food preparation, and reducing waste. Assisting in training and supporting junior team members where required. Qualifications What We're Looking For: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to step up. A passion for fresh food and delivering consistent quality. Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen. Good organisational and communication skills. A positive attitude and strong team spirit. Food Safety knowledge and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Additional Information Why Join Novotel UK? As part of the Accor group, Novotel UK offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:?group.accor.com Work in a vibrant hotel with 148 bedrooms, 9 modern meeting rooms, and a busy food & beverage operation. Gain experience catering for conferences, corporate events, banqueting, la carte dining, and one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas party seasons. Be part of a supportive and friendly team with opportunities for career development within Accor. ALL Heartists Program: Enjoy Staff, Family and friend discounted stays at Novotel and other Accor properties worldwide. Enjoy 30% off food and beverage at participating UK locations. Staff Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals during your shifts. Join our team and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and the well-being of its employees. TPBN1_UKCT