Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie

SITE: The O2 Belfast
LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ
REPORTING TO: Head Chef
TERMS: 40 hours per Week, flexibility is required due to the nature of the role. Working patterns to accommodate our dynamic, event-driven environment
DATE: October 2026

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This is an exciting opportunity within a busy F&B team; the post holder will be passionate about food; detail orientated and thrives in a fast-paced environment. We work in a supportive, close-knit team where creativity, respect and collaboration are key. Our kitchen thrives on innovation, and we encourage everyone to bring fresh ideas to the table.

The post holder will contribute to all aspects of the Arena’s kitchen operations, including menu planning, development and delivery, while ensuring consistently high-quality food across our diverse range of corporate hospitality, Pizzarena and street food offerings.

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Apply now and be part of our talented team!

Essential Criteria

• 2 years’ experience in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations and allergen management.
• Ability to work under pressure during high–volume service periods.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Current Basic/Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• NVQ level 3 in Professional cookery or equivalent

Salary
Circa £29,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits
The Odyssey has a range of benefits which it offers to full and part time staff[1].

• Free car parking.
• 33% Discount in the W5 cafe, including coffee and 10% discount in the W5 shop.
• Complimentary tickets to Belfast Giants and friends & family access to W5.
• Holidays commence at 31 days per year rising to 34 [prorata for part time staff.]
• Company paid social events.
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and paid sickness benefit.
• A comprehensive health cash plan plus Winter Flu Vaccination Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice including pensions, holiday and cycle to work schemes.
• Training opportunities.

[1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]