Job Introduction
Chef de Partie - Aston Villa FC Training Ground - Men's 1st Team
Job Title: 1st Team Chef de Partie
Responsible to: 1st Team Kitchen Staff
Reports to: Levy Head Chef
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Sector: Levy UK&I
Aston Villa Key Relationships: Executive Performance Chef, Catering Manager, Head of Nutrition & Performance Nutritionists
A Unique Opportunity: Chef de Partie - Aston Villa Men's First Team
Be part of something extraordinary. Compass Levy are Aston Villa Football Club's catering and hospitality partner across all our sites. We're seeking an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to join the performance kitchen that fuels our elite Men's First Team squad, including some of football's brightest stars competing at the highest level of European football.
Working at the heart of our state-of-the-art Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, you'll be integral to our "fresh food first" philosophy, creating innovative dishes that power Champions League performances and Premier League excellence. This isn't just any culinary role - it's an opportunity to impact elite athletic performance through world-class nutrition.
Why Aston Villa, Why Now?
Aston Villa are living through one of the most exciting chapters in its storied history. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, Aston Villa Football Club stands at the pinnacle of English football. Our Men's First Team has qualified for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, marking a triumphant return to Europe's most prestigious competition. This follows an exceptional 2023/24 season that saw us secure fourth place in the Premier League and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Our journey began in 1874, and we've been making history ever since - from helping establish the Football League in 1888 to lifting the European Cup in 1982. Now, as we compete at the highest level of world football, we're writing new chapters in our story.
You will be working with: A Champions League level club
- One of England's most prestigious football institutions
- A cutting-edge performance facility
- A team committed to excellence in every detail
- A club that's investing in continued success
Working as part of the wider Compass-Levy team, this role offers the unique opportunity to work with elite athletes at the peak of their profession, providing the nutritional foundation for success in the Premier League and Champions League. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and want to make your mark at the highest level of professional sports, this is your moment.
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Head Chef, focusing on nutrition and taste
- Take responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and in a timely manner
- Assist in the creation and execution of diverse, balanced menus that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of athletes
- Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish
- Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene standards in the kitchen, ensuring a clean and safe working environment
- Work closely with other kitchen staff, contributing to a positive and productive team atmosphere
- Proven experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a similar role
- Culinary Arts degree or equivalent professional qualification is preferred
- Proficiency in a range of cooking techniques and styles
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Passion for cooking and a commitment to high culinary standards
- Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required
- Professional cookery L2 and L3 or equivalent
- Food hygiene L3 or higher