Job Description
Edgbaston Priory Club are seeking an experienced, passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at our premium private members’ Club. This is a hands-on role, working on the line and delivering consistently high-quality food across a varied offering, from daytime café menus to refined fine dining, hospitality and events.
Working closely with the senior kitchen team, you will help maintain high standards, support menu development and ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. We are looking for a Chef de Partie who is passionate about producing beautiful, homemade food using high-quality, sustainably sourced produce, with a positive, can-do attitude in the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on the line day-to-day, delivering high standards of food preparation and presentation
- Take responsibility for your designated section, ensuring consistency and quality
- Support menu development and seasonal changes under senior chef guidance
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety and HACCP standards
- Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste
- Support training and development of junior kitchen staff
- Ensure smooth service across all service periods
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Handle member feedback professionally and constructively
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Background in high-quality hospitality, from casual to fine dining
- Strong cooking skills and good all-round culinary knowledge
- Passionate about fresh, seasonal and high-quality produce
- Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
- Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
- Culinary qualifications preferred
- Food Safety certification required
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about food and service excellence
- Motivated, quality-driven and eager to learn
- Professional, reliable and adaptable
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Free use of our top tier sports facilities, including pools and fitness suite
- 28+ days annual leave, plus additional annual leave for your birthday and length of service
- Christmas and Boxing Day Off
- Exclusive discounts on merchandise, treatments, courses and access to reward gateway
- Regular social events throughout the year
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free or subsidised meals, and Club uniform provided
About Us
Edgbaston Priory Club is a premier racquets and lifestyle members’ club set within 14 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of Birmingham. We are also a proud tournament venue, hosting the Lexus Birmingham Open and the British Junior Open Squash Championships.
Our vision is to be the best member-led racquets and fitness club, delivering excellence and connection both on and off the court. Our values are Excellence, Community and Inclusivity and we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences across every aspect of Club life – sport, fitness, social and leisure.
If you're interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply directly via our careers page: https://edgbastonpriory.com/jobs/chef-de-partie/
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £29,536.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
