Chef de Partie

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our conference venues in Birmingham B4. Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate. This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week), working across a varied hospitality operation catering for 300+ covers daily. You’ll be rota'd on 5 out of 7 days to suit the needs of the business.

Our kitchen operates Monday to Sunday between 6:00am and 9:30pm. You’ll be part of a team of 9 chefs in a fresh food, from-scratch operation, producing seasonal menus using only the finest ingredients.

• Catering for breakfast, conference-style street food lunches, evening buffets, à la carte service, room service and formal dining
• Full ownership of your section from prep to service
• Working with seasonal menus and contributing creative ideas
• Preparing all food fresh on site to a high standard of quality and consistency
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and full allergen awareness
• Supporting and guiding junior team members and working closely with Front of House

• Have proven experience as a Chef de Partie
• Have passion for fresh food, teamwork and high-quality hospitality
• Be confident with food safety, allergens (Natasha’s Law), and kitchen standards
• Be positive, honest and reliable with a professional attitude

• Our working hours are some of the best you’ll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.