Chef de Partie
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who Are We
We are the Motorpoint Arena & National Ice Centre, Nottingham. The largest entertainment venue in the East Midlands with a crowd capacity of 10,000. Showcasing the biggest names in music, comedy, entertainment and sport, we host over 100 events and welcome 800,000+ visitors through our doors each year. Home to the Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Team, where they play 30+ home league & cups games each season.
What We Do
Here at the Motorpoint Arena & National Ice Centre, our people and those around us are at the heart of what we do and how we behave. Our passion is for our venue to be lived and breathed by everyone; whether they’re attending a concert, cheering on their favourite sports team or visiting us each day as their place of work.
Our Food & Beverage team offer an outstanding service across numerous and dynamic areas. Ranging from the 20+ bars and theme outlets to the 44 hospitality suites, hospitality bars & Spotlight restaurant. Outside of the events, we have 2 cafes and a sport & music bar that cater for the day to day visitors. We also have numerous conferences across our range of facilities. Away from our bread & butter, we specialise in outdoor Food & Beverage, where we have supported festivals & bespoke events all over the country.
What You Will Be Doing
- Support the Food & Beverage/ Culinary Team in the planning, delivery & execution of all F&B operations
- Adhere to all SOP, cleaning schedules and policies
- Ensure all deliveries are accurately and safely received, checked and all food is stored correctly
- Ensure all equipment and machinery is in safe working order; all faults/repairs are reported to the Head Chef and/or the Executive Head Chef
- Promote the culture and, as a minimum, ensure everything stays within the umbrella of Health & Safety and Food Safety through stringent and audited controls
- Support with stocktakes
- Ensure recipes are delivered to specification with full compliance of nutritional & dietary requirements
- Collaboratively work and partnering with numerous Arena departments
- Any other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef/ Head Chef/ Executive Head Chef
What Are We Looking For
Person Specification
- The ability to produce high quality food
- Innovative in the approach to speed of service
- Can switch between a proactive & reactive approach
- A team player
- A passion for food, service & success
- The desire to grow & develop
Skills & Qualifications
- Food Safety
- Health & Safety
- Proven track record in a similar environment
- Culinary Experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills
If this sounds like the job for you, please apply below
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef de Partie roles across National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,790 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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