Retail Chef

Retail Chef - BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent

£36,690 Per Annum + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

Retail Chef – The Role:

With support & mentorship from the venue Head Chef, the overall purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth operation & delivery of our retail culinary vison within one of Birmingham’s leading entertainment venues, that is known for hosting some of the biggest artists from the world of music, comedy and sport.

As the Retail Chef you will be responsible for:

• Food preparation and cooking: Oversee & participate in the preparation of cooking of our retail concepts, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, taste & presentation while adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor and manage the kitchen team including casual chefs and kitchen assistants, to maintain a cohesive, efficient and productive work environment. Provide training and support to your team relevant to large scale event catering.
• Budget & Cost Control: Control food costs and source ingredients economically without compromising on quality or nutritional value. 
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations, food hygiene standards and dietary requirements. Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation, implementing quality control measures and continuously seeking ways to improve the culinary offerings.
• Inventory Management Oversee the ordering, storage and management of kitchen supplies and ingredients, ensuring efficient stock control and minimising waste.

What we’re looking for

• Professional Culinary Qualifications: Possession of relevant culinary qualifications from recognised culinary institutions.

• Extensive Culinary Experience: Proven experience as a chef ideally from a live events led business or high-volume catering would be desirable, however, a willingness to learn and undertake training is also valued.

• Leadership and Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and manage a diverse kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the venue and it’s schedules.

• Passion for Culinary Excellence: A genuine passion for food and a commitment to delivering culinary excellence.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with the wider team.

• Food Safety and Hygiene: In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and compliance requirements.

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with kitchen staff and supporting colleagues during busy periods across our other venues.

• Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling assigned duties consistently and on time.

• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and maintain kitchen operations. 

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently to complete duties within designated timeframes. 

• Legal Requirements: Compliance with legal requirements for employment, including eligibility to work in the relevant country and any necessary health and safety certifications.

Benefits:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London. 

We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. 

Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet. sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. 

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.