We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in Birmingham B4 6WR.
This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm.
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’re looking for a passionate and ambitious Chef de Partie to join our vibrant kitchen team within a prestigious law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef eager to develop their career in a professional, fresh-food environment that blends creativity with high standards.
Our food offering is diverse and dynamic. The day begins with a self-serve breakfast, transitioning into a busy lunch service featuring innovative, street food–inspired hot dishes. Alongside this, we produce a daily seasonal salad bar, deli selections, and freshly made sandwiches, as well as homemade cakes and confectionery. Beyond daytime service, we deliver bistro-style and fine dining dinners, along with workshops, tasting tables, and client events.
Working alongside an experienced and enthusiastic team, you’ll play a key role in preparing and delivering consistently high-quality, seasonal food across all services. No two days are the same, you’ll be involved in everything from fast-paced lunch service to refined evening dining and bespoke events.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with fresh, on-trend food in a similar environment and a strong focus on consistency in preparation and presentation.
As our Chef de Partie, you will:
1. Have excellent people skills
2. Have general knowledge of food hygiene, NVQ level 2 or equivalent
3. Be passionate about food and customer service
4. Have superb culinary skills
5. Have good organisational and communication skills
6. Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a large team
7. Be eligible to work in the UK
You will be able to create and develop our dishes and will assist the Chefs in creation of weekly menus. A knowledge and understanding of the important of stock and food wastage is essential.
WILSON VALE PERKS:
8. Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
9. Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
10. Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
11. Paid training bespoke to you
12. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
13. Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
14. Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
15. Enhanced Maternity Pay