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At Edgbaston Priory Club, we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences, and great food is at the heart of that journey.

We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and help us continue to raise the bar across our food offering.

This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity for a chef who loves what they do, takes pride in their craft and wants to be part of a team with a shared ambition to create something special.

Our food offering is wonderfully varied, ranging from relaxed daytime café dining and fresh, seasonal menus to refined fine dining, bespoke hospitality and large-scale events. No two days are quite the same, offering plenty of opportunity to develop your skills, express your creativity and make your mark.

Working closely with our senior kitchen team, you will take ownership of your section, deliver consistently high standards and play an active role in developing our menus and overall food experience.

We're passionate about fresh, seasonal, homemade food, quality ingredients and responsible sourcing. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive, can-do attitude to the kitchen every day.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your designated section, delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Be hands-on during service, leading by example and ensuring every dish meets our standards.
• Prepare and deliver food across our diverse offering, from casual dining to fine dining, hospitality and events.
• Work alongside the senior kitchen team to develop exciting menus, embrace seasonality and bring new ideas to the table.
• Champion fresh, homemade food and make the most of high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety and HACCP compliance.
• Support stock control, ordering and effective cost management, with a focus on minimising waste.
• Help develop and support junior members of the team, sharing knowledge and encouraging high standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Take pride in delivering an exceptional experience for our members and guests, responding positively to feedback.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, or an ambitious Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
• Experience within a quality-driven hospitality environment, with exposure to both casual and more refined dining.
• Strong all-round cooking skills and a genuine passion for food.
• An appreciation for fresh, seasonal produce, homemade cooking and quality ingredients.
• A creative mindset, with enthusiasm for learning, developing and contributing ideas.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to remain calm and focused in a busy kitchen.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• A professional, reliable and positive approach to work.
• Relevant culinary qualifications preferred.
• Food Safety certification required.

Above all, we're looking for someone who takes pride in what they do, enjoys being part of a team and wants to help us deliver something exceptional.

What's In It For You?

We believe in looking after our people and creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop and enjoy coming to work.

Our benefits include:

• Free use of our exceptional sports facilities, including swimming pools and fitness suite
• Christmas Day and Boxing Day off
• Free or subsidised meals while on duty
• Club uniform provided
• Exclusive discounts on Club merchandise, treatments and courses
• Access to our employee rewards gateway
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Regular team socials and events throughout the year
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme

About Edgbaston Priory Club

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

Join us on our journey to challenge the ordinary, create the extraordinary and make great things happen in F&B.

If you're passionate about food, proud of your craft and excited by the opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £14.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person