Chef De Partie
REPORTS TO: Head Chef
LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full Time
Bristol City Football Club are looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to work in our busy kitchen at The Robins High Performance Centre in Failand and help keep our kitchens in an immaculate and organised condition and assist in the preparation of food for our Athletes and staff.
We are looking for a Full Time Chef de Partie to help support our Head Chef and his team to provide the provision of nutritious food for professional football players and associated staff and will be invaluable in making sure our players are at their optimal performance level each and every day.
If you think you’ll enjoy working in a busy kitchen in an elite sporting environment we’d like to meet you.
Duties and responsibilities of a Chef de Partie:
The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
- To assist the Head Chef in the preparation of healthy nutritious food for professional athletes
- To be able to work autonomously in the kitchen when needed
- To assist in the management of the Kitchen porters and Kitchen Assistants when on shift
- To work to health and safety / food safety procedures at all times
- To be well presented and adhere to personal hygiene standards always
- To undergo any relevant training that is required
- To contribute to new ideas
- To assist in the creation and delivery of new menus
- To report any maintenance issues following the correct procedures
- To assist Head Chef in any tasks required of the Kitchen
- Oversee the delivery of food on one of our hot counter service
- To be flexible working in an everchanging football environment
- Potential to travel with mens first team on occasion and oversee away food preparation
You will have:
- Catering experience – we are looking for a qualified chef with a catering background who has a willingness to learn with a positive outlook to join our team behind the team.
We will give you:
- The opportunity to be part of the exciting world of professional football and join a busy and thriving Kitchen team
- A competitive salary and package
As the job is situated at our training facility the Robins High Performance Centre which is on Clevedon Road in Failand BS8 3TN it would be ideal if the applicant has their own transport. You will be flexible as you would be working 5 days out of 7 but we don’t have split shifts or late night working. The shifts will include some weekends and we do on occasion ask for flexibility in these hours as working within football things can change quickly so the kitchen needs to accommodate this to keep things running smoothly.
The Robins High Performance centre is a state-of-the-art training facility based in Failand where Bristol City First Team and Academy teams train alongside Bristol City Women’s FC. It’s a busy environment and we all work relentlessly to deliver great service so that our teams can work on their on-pitch successes.
How to Apply
Applications are to be sent by email to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Applications should include a covering letter (max. 1 page) on the experience you have that makes you suitable for the role and should be accompanied by a current CV (max. 2 pages).
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026
Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Safeguarding Statement:
Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.
Equality Statement:
The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.