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Chef De Partie

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Pay: £28,860 per annum

Working hours: 37 hours per week with availability for evenings and weekends (essential)

Annual leave: 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time)

Place of Work: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA

Benefits: 30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC’s Café/Bar, Discount at Local Retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026

Join Us as We Shape the Future of Hospitality at Baltic

At Baltic, hospitality is not an add‑on, it is a vital part of how people experience our building, our values and our ambition. As we enter a pivotal period of transformation, we are evolving our Hospitality offer to be confident, creative, commercially strong and consistently excellent.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie who wants to be part of this journey someone who takes pride in their craft, believes in high standards, and is motivated by working within an organisation committed to learning, collaboration and long‑term sustainability.

This role sits at the heart of our plans to evolve trading at Baltic. This is a focused, organisation‑wide strategy to build a more consistent, accountable and profitable Trading operation, without losing creativity, care or purpose. In our kitchens, that means developing food that is thoughtful, high‑quality and operationally sound; supporting inspiring Hospitality experiences across our cafés, events and hires; and contributing to a culture where standards are clear, teamwork is valued, and improvement is continuous.

As a Chef de Partie at Baltic, you will play a hands‑on role in:

· Delivering great food with consistency and attention to detail

· Supporting high‑quality consistent Hospitality across a changing and ambitious programme

· Contributing positively to a culture of accountability, learning and shared ownership

· Helping us evolve our systems, processes and ways of working as we move forward

This is an opportunity for a chef who wants more than just a job who wants to help build something, be part of a wider creative organisation, and take pride in contributing to an evolving, top‑class Hospitality offer.

If you care deeply about quality, thrive in collaborative environments, and are excited by the idea of doing things better, smarter and more sustainably we would love to hear from you.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

Section Management: Operating a designated station (e.g., larder, grill, pastry) independently. Acting up in the absence of the kitchen manager for events/cafe to cover holiday and days off
Food Prep & Service: Preparing and cooking menu items to high standards consistently.
Supervision: Training and overseeing Commis Chefs.
Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels, reducing wastage, and preparing ingredient prep lists.
Health & Safety: Ensuring the station adheres strictly to food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
Menu Development: Working with the Kitchen Manager and wider Hospitality Team with new dishes and menu ideas.
Passion for preparing and cooking quality fresh food.
Experience in compliance and quality control.
Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
A self-motivated team player, with a desire to develop your career as a chef and willingness to learn.
Excellent punctuality

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Baltic is committed to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We are inviting people with different skills, experiences, backgrounds, gender, orientation, and neurodiversity to apply for this opportunity. We encourage applications from those who consider themselves as having a minority representation in this field.

Getting a Job at BALTIC – Guidance Notes for Applicants

These notes are designed to help you participate fully in our staff recruitment procedures, and to assist you with providing all the information we need in order to understand how you meet the requirements of the job. Please read these notes carefully before completing the application form. BALTIC is one of Europe’s leading contemporary art organisations and provides a challenging and rewarding environment in which to work to fully develop your personal potential. If you like working with people, enjoy hard work, and welcome responsibility then you will be interested in working for BALTIC. These Guidance Notes will help you achieve your ambition.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BALTIC is working towards achieving diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. BALTIC fully accepts and welcomes the fact that society consists of many diverse groups and individuals, and that this diversity is an asset to BALTIC. As an arts centre dependant for its success on the full involvement of users and visitors and as an employer, BALTIC recognises that it has a moral and legal responsibility to promote equal opportunities. In addition, BALTIC recognises that the pursuit of equality of opportunity is essential for a productive and professional working environment. This policy states BALTIC’s commitment to being an equal opportunities employer and is an integral part of every aspect of our activities. It is based on the most recent legislation and represents BALTIC’s commitment to tackling inequality, discrimination and disadvantage. Our goal is equality of opportunity for everyone who uses, visits, works in and works for, BALTIC and we will provide services and develop employment practices accordingly. In particular, BALTIC is committed to making sure that: There is equality of opportunity in terms of access to BALTIC and its services, and that this reflects, and is appropriate to the needs of the diverse communities using and visiting BALTIC. Prospective and present employees are afforded equal and fair treatment in relation to recruitment, selection, terms and conditions of employment, training and promotion. BALTIC will work to actively combat discrimination and make sure that prospective or present employees, and those who wish to use and visit BALTIC, are not treated less favourably on the grounds of protected characteristics. BALTIC is committed to making sure that we provide equal opportunities in employment, and that we do not unfairly discriminate against any job applicant for any reason. BALTIC, therefore: Welcomes job applications from all sections of the community and will consider applicants for jobs on the basis of their relevant experience, qualifications, skills and abilities. Welcomes job applications from under-represented groups - in particular, people with disabilities, and minority ethnic applicants. Will make sure that we do not discriminate unlawfully when we decide who to employ and that selection decisions for jobs are based solely on people’s merit and ability to do the job, to enable us to appoint the best people to work for BALTIC. Will make sure that any qualifications or conditions or requirements applied to a job are relevant and justifiable in terms of the job to be done. Aims to create a suitably skilled workforce that includes employees who may be under-represented. Will conduct regular monitoring data collation and analysis in order to identify and address barriers to equality of opportunity.

Completing your Application

The purpose of completing this application form is to enable you to be shortlisted for interview. Completed applications are matched against the requirements set out in the Job Profile to create a shortlist of candidates who will be invited for interview. You should study the Job Profile carefully before completing your application form. Whether or not you are shortlisted for interview will depend on how well you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria listed in the Job Profile. The following tips are designed to help you complete the application form as effectively as possible: Study all the information you have been sent about the job and the application form carefully before you begin to complete the form. Ensure that you are clear about what you are being asked to do. Make sure that your application is specific to the job you are applying for. A standard application form, which you have prepared before, may not address all of the items in the Job Profile. BALTIC does not accept CVs in lieu of a completed application form. Think about the extent to which you possess the experience, skills, knowledge and interests necessary to do the job. You should then provide relevant information which addresses all of the items in the Job Profile. If possible, try to do so in the order in which they are listed. Give examples of your experience, knowledge and skills and write in a positive way. Remember to write about those things which you have personally been responsible for. Make sure that you complete all sections of the application form. Select those aspects of your experience, skills and interests that are relevant to the job. Remind yourself of your qualities and skills that you may take for granted. Remember to consider relevant experience, knowledge and skills acquired outside of paid work – for example, experience gained from community or volunteer work, or in your leisure interests. When listing your previous jobs, ensure that dates are correct and in the right order, stating your most recent employment first. Make sure that you complete your application before the closing date. If you have a disability which makes completing this application difficult or impossible, it is possible that the application can be completed in a different way. If you have such difficulties, please contact us.

Shortlisting

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date and is always undertaken by at least two people, one of whom will be the vacant job’s line manager. When shortlisting we are making an assessment of how closely your application meets the criteria set out in the Job Profile. We will go through your application in detail looking for specific evidence that you have the experience, knowledge and skills required to undertake the job successfully. It is unlikely that you will be selected for interview if you haven’t provided specific evidence, supported by relevant examples. Due to the high number of applications we receive, it is not possible for us to respond to every application. If you have not received an invitation to interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Interviews and Other Selection Methods

The purpose of an interview is to identify the best candidate for the job. A panel of two or three people, including the job’s line manager, will normally interview you. The length of the interview will depend on the level of the post but, on average, it will last for about 30 to 60 minutes. For most of the time the interviewers will ask you questions which relate to the requirements listed in the Job Profile. At the end of the interview, you will be given some time to ask a few questions yourself. It is advisable to have a few questions already prepared. If you are short listed for interview, we will normally contact you by letter to invite you to interview. The letter will give full details of what the selection process will involve. In addition to an interview, BALTIC may also use other methods to help choose the best candidate for the job. Common selection methods include work related tests to examine your IT, organisational, team-working or presentational skills. For certain jobs you may be asked to give a short presentation. If additional methods are to be used you will be notified in advance, when we invite you for interview. If you have a disability and need any adjustment to be made in order for you to participate in the selection process, please contact us immediately on receipt of our letter inviting you for interview so that we can accommodate your needs.

Offers of Employment

Offers of employment will only be made by a senior member of staff authorised to do so. All offers of employment are made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, successful completion of a probation period and where appropriate disclosure of information by the Criminal Records Bureau (Police checks). Successful candidates are normally appointed at the first point of the salary range for the job.

Recruitment Monitoring Questionnaire

Please complete the separate questionnaire to enable us to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment policy and processes, so that we can ensure recruitment and selection are carried out fairly. The information you provide will also help us to identify any barriers to recruitment. Your answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and used for statistical monitoring purpose only. Your completed form will not be seen by those responsible for short listing and will not, therefore, form part of the selection process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974

Please provide details of any unspent convictions or cautions you have under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. Offences resulting in driving licence endorsements should be disregarded, unless holding a clean licence is a specific requirement of the job. Failure to disclose such information may result in dismissal or disciplinary action by BALTIC. This information will be treated as confidential and will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with BALTIC.

General Data Protection Regulation, & Asylum and Immigration Act

The information that you provide as part of your application will be used in the selection process. All information about you will be securely held, with access restricted to only those involved in dealing with your application. Unless you are the successful candidate, your data will be kept for 12 months and then destroyed. By signing and submitting your Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring Questionnaire, you are giving your consent to your data being stored and processed for the purposes of the selection process. Data will be processed and stored in-line with the General Data Protection Regulation’ and BALTIC’s Privacy Policy which can be found at http://baltic.art/privacypolicy. Under the terms of the Asylum and Immigration Act, 1996 we will require proof of your legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

The Employer

The Contract of Employment is with BALTIC Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust, an independent charitable company, governed by a Board of Trustees. BALTIC meets its running costs through grant-in-aid from Arts Council England, Gateshead Council and from trading and sponsorship.

If at first you don’t succeed………………

BALTIC is a popular choice for applicants and competition for jobs can be strong. If you are not successful first time round, please do consider trying again. Keep an eye on our web site, local and national press for future job opportunities. Review your knowledge and experience and take advantage of any opportunities to learn new skills, which may help you in future applications.

Good luck and thank you for your interest in working at BALTIC.

Front of House Assistant

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Front of House Assistant

Key information

Reports to: Front of House General Manager

Pay: £13, 988 per annum

Working hours: 20 hours per week with availability for evenings and weekends (essential)

Annual leave: 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time)

Place of Work: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA

Benefits: 30% discount at BALTIC’s shop and discounted menu at BALTIC’s Café/Bar, Discount at Local Retailers, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Baltic is a large must-visit art gallery and an iconic destination on the Gateshead quayside. We offer a warm welcome to 400,000 visitors each year and have just received our 10 millionth visitor.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team at Baltic as a Front of House Assistant. We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

At Baltic, Front of House is where our values meet our audiences. It’s where visitors are welcomed, stories begin, events come to life and hospitality is felt not just delivered. As we embark on an ambitious period of change, we are evolving our Hospitality offer to be warmer, more confident, more consistent and commercially strong, while remaining true to the creative spirit of the organisation.

We are looking for Front of House Assistants who care deeply about people, take pride in great service, and want to contribute to an inspiring, professional and welcoming environment across our café, bar, events and hires programme.

This role sits at the heart of our plans to evolve trading at Baltic. This is a focused, organisation‑wide strategy to build a more consistent, accountable and profitable Trading operation, without losing creativity, care or purpose. For Front of House, this means delivering consistently high standards of customer service, supporting smooth and successful events, and helping to create a hospitality culture that feels inclusive, confident and purposeful.

As a Front of House Assistant at Baltic, you will:

Be a welcoming and informed presence for customers and clients
Deliver high‑quality consistent service across day‑to‑day hospitality, bar service, events and hires
Support teamwork, communication and problem‑solving across Trading and Hospitality
Play an active role in maintaining standards, improving processes and creating positive experiences

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in busy and varied environments, and wants to be part of a team that is evolving how Hospitality is delivered thoughtfully, sustainably and with shared ownership.

If you are motivated by teamwork, enjoy creating great experiences, and are excited by being part of a wider journey of improvement and growth, Baltic offers an opportunity to contribute, learn and feel proud of the work you do.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

Assisting with the preparation of and the serving of all meals and beverages to customers, providing a professional, consistent and outstanding level of customer service.
Serving on the bar, a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including cocktails.
Using EPOS and other payment systems as well as cash handling.
Check stock levels and replenish when necessary.
Ensure good knowledge of products on sale and on special offer.
Ensure the event spaces are presented to a high standard throughout and carry out thorough cleaning at the end of the event.
Ensuring that the service areas are clean and tidy, assisting with waste removal and washing up.
Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
Completing any administration as requested including food temperatures, wastage and cleaning schedules.
Assisting in the effective management of stock and portion control.
To raise any issues or customer suggestions and complaints to the Catering Manager
Assist with the deliveries as required.
Setting up for events and de-rigging after the event.
This role will primarily be supporting Events and Hires, however there may be a requirement to work across other areas of the Trading departments when needed including Baltic Kitchen and the Baltic shop.

Essential

Experience in the catering industry
Experience in bartending / serving drinks
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and Health &

Safety

Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Good levels of literacy and numeracy
The ability to work well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event.
Customer focused and consistently delivering excellent customer service with an informed, friendly, and effective approach.
The ability to work as a team and independently.

Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Getting a Job at BALTIC – Guidance Notes for Applicants

Equal Opportunities Statement

Completing your Application

Shortlisting

Interviews and Other Selection Methods

Offers of Employment

Recruitment Monitoring Questionnaire

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974

General Data Protection Regulation, & Asylum and Immigration Act

The Employer

If at first you don’t succeed………………

Good luck and thank you for your interest in working at BALTIC.

Baltic Art Car Boot Fair 2026

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Baltic Art Car Boot Fair Open Call

Art Car Boot Fair is returning as the centrepiece to Baltic's Summer Block Party a sun-soaked celebration of creativity, community and connection, bringing together affordable works by artists and makers from across the North and beyond.

Applications are now open to artists and makers of all disciplines and backgrounds who wish to sell and showcase their work in a fun and informal environment.

Date and Time: Saturday 4 July 2026, 11am – 5pm

Application Process:

Applications can only be made via Submittable.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 17 May 2026

Successful applicants will be notified by email by 25 May 2026.

To apply please complete the application form which includes a description of your work, including a example of items you will be selling (max 500 words). You can also submit up to 5 jpegs.

Fees:

• £50 per pitch (1 x car parking bay)

• Table Hire £7 (6ft trestle, no table covering provided)

• All prices are inclusive of VAT

Terms:

Invoices will be emailed out to successful applicants from 1 June 2026.

Payment must be made within 7 days of receipt of invoice to secure pitch or it will be reallocated.

All sales income is commission free and remains with the artist.

Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to all.

We regret that we will be unable to contact artists who are not selected for the fair. We appreciate the time and effort we know goes into every application and thank you for your interest.

Key Information

• Weather permitting, the event will take place outside in our car park at the rear of Baltic. If weather conditions are poor we will move the event indoors to our large Level 1 event space.

• Full event details will be emailed to successful applicants upon selection

• Payment facilities will remain the responsibility of the artist.

• Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your pitch, you should email artcarboot@balticmill.com as soon as possible. If you notify us of a cancellation by 15 June 2026 you will receive a full refund. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable.

• We kindly ask that applicants ensure they can take part before applying. We are likely to be oversubscribed and pulling out a short notice or not turning up on the day denies someone else a place.

• If you have any further questions, please email artcarboot@balticmill.com

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