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 vision 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 its 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.