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Chef – Dirty Martini What's in It for You? • Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge., • An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues., • Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal., • Early access to your pay through Wagestream., • £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens., • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support., • Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!, • Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team. This is a PART TIME vacancy, with shifts based over 2-3 days, and a wage starting at £12.21 per hour! About Us: Dirty Martini isn't just any cocktail bar; we're an industry-leading brand that believes in providing exceptional training, competitive pay, and endless opportunities for growth. You'll have the chance to work alongside top professionals, get creative with menu design, and even attend product tastings and showcases. It's an experience like no other! We pride ourselves in great guest experience and throwing the best parties. We would like to up the game with providing tasty food from fresh ingredients not just during our events, such as our awesome weekend Brunches, but also as many days as possible! What We Need: As a Chef, you will prepare and produce quality food, ensure service standards are always met and maintained in line with our guests’ expectations and follow food safety and sanitation practices. It will be your duty to prepare, cook and present every dish with pride and passion and according to our brand standards. Responsibilities: • Oversee food preparation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and in accordance with recipes and plating guidelines., • Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation, consistently delivering exceptional dishes to customers., • Organize and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth workflow and efficient operation., • Monitor food supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed to maintain stock levels and avoid shortages., • Adhere to and enforce strict health and safety standards in the kitchen, maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment., • Train and mentor kitchen staff, promoting skill development and fostering a positive work culture., • Assist in managing food costs by minimizing waste and optimizing ingredient usage., • Supporting the Management in delivering the best possible experience. Skills and Experience: • 1 years' experience in a busy kitchen., • In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines., • Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively., • Creativity and passion for food, demonstrated through the ability to create unique and visually appealing dishes., • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations., • Excellent organizational and time management skills. About Nightcap: Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun! Our Values: • We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success., • Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests., • Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way., • Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises., • People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference. If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We look forward to having you join our team at Dirty Martini!

Senior Sous Chef - Aston Villa FC, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent £40000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. OVERVIEW 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 iconic venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur - and here in Birmingham, the legendary Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club. 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. Focused on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage. ROLE PURPOSE Based at Villa Park, the overall purpose of a Senior Sous Chef is to serve as a key leader in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in maintaining exceptional culinary standards and operational efficiency. This role will play a vital part in delivering food that fuels the ambitions of Aston Villa Football Club - from supporting the performance needs of players, to creating outstanding hospitality experiences for fans, guests, and partners on matchdays and events. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES: • Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and develop balanced, nutritious menus tailored for players, staff, and Villa Park hospitality guests., • Food Preparation and Cooking: Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring they meet the highest standards expected at a Premier League club., • Team Supervision and Development: Lead and mentor the kitchen team, supporting growth and cohesion in a fast-paced sporting environment., • Quality Control: Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation, reinforcing the high standards associated with Aston Villa and Levy UK&I., • Inventory and Stock Management: Assist in managing ordering and stock control to ensure smooth operations across both matchdays and non-matchday events., • Cost Management: Help manage budgets and food costs, sourcing ingredients responsibly while supporting both quality and sustainability commitments., • Health and Safety Compliance: Uphold health, hygiene, and safety standards across all Villa Park kitchens., • Event Catering Support: Assist in planning and delivering catering for matchdays, private events, and club functions, ensuring a memorable experience for fans, guests, and stakeholders., • Collaboration with Nutritionists: Work with club nutritionists and sports scientists to design menus that enhance player performance and recovery., • Positive Dining Experience: Help create enjoyable dining experiences for players, staff, and Villa Park visitors, reflecting the pride and tradition of Aston Villa., • Culinary Innovation: Introduce fresh ideas and techniques to keep menus exciting, innovative, and relevant for both performance and hospitality., • Operational Efficiency: Ensure efficient kitchen operations to meet the demands of a busy Premier League football environment., • Performance & Wellness Support: Directly support the health and wellness objectives of Aston Villa Football Club through nutrition-focused meals. PERSON SPECFICATION: • Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and develop balanced, nutritious menus tailored for players, staff, and Villa Park hospitality guests., • Food Preparation and Cooking: Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring they meet the highest standards expected at a Premier League club., • Team Supervision and Development: Lead and mentor the kitchen team, supporting growth and cohesion in a fast-paced sporting environment., • Quality Control: Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation, reinforcing the high standards associated with Aston Villa and Levy UK&I., • Inventory and Stock Management: Assist in managing ordering and stock control to ensure smooth operations across both matchdays and non-matchday events., • Cost Management: Help manage budgets and food costs, sourcing ingredients responsibly while supporting both quality and sustainability commitments., • Health and Safety Compliance: Uphold health, hygiene, and safety standards across all Villa Park kitchens., • Event Catering Support: Assist in planning and delivering catering for matchdays, private events, and club functions, ensuring a memorable experience for fans, guests, and stakeholders., • Collaboration with Nutritionists: Work with club nutritionists and sports scientists to design menus that enhance player performance and recovery., • Positive Dining Experience: Help create enjoyable dining experiences for players, staff, and Villa Park visitors, reflecting the pride and tradition of Aston Villa., • Culinary Innovation: Introduce fresh ideas and techniques to keep menus exciting, innovative, and relevant for both performance and hospitality., • Operational Efficiency: Ensure efficient kitchen operations to meet the demands of a busy Premier League football environment., • Performance & Wellness Support: Directly support the health and wellness objectives of Aston Villa Football Club through nutrition-focused meals. Why Join Us? Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world?s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality. • 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 Job Reference: com/2609/92706001/52765033/SU #Levy UK Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Come join a winning team! If you enjoy preparing great food in a fun, fast-paced environment, then you'll love being part of Beef 'O' Brady's.Now hiring Full-Time and Part-Time positions.Our back-of-the-house team members are responsible for prepping, cooking, and plating up Beef's delicious menu it