Chef de Partie

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to join our busy campus kitchen at Bailrigg. Working a 36.5-hour week on a rota, you will support conference and hospitality services and help train junior team members to deliver faultless service.

With proven professional kitchen experience, you will lead initiatives, maintain high standards across outlets and contribute to a large, fast-paced team within our diverse hospitality operation on campus.

Job description

Senior Chef de Partie

Retail

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0955-26

We are looking to further strengthen our kitchen brigade, with people who are used to working in a busy environment.

This role is offered on a full time basis with a great work-life balance of 36.5 hours per week, working on a rota basis including some evenings and weekends.

You will already be working in a professional kitchen and will have the skills to help train and develop some of our junior team members. Based in our main production kitchen, you will support the running of the conference and hospitality sections by planning ahead, organising the team, and ensuring a faultless service delivery every time.

We are seeking a passionate person with the drive to improve and deliver on the creative edge. As a senior chef in our team, you will have enthusiasm and drive to further develop your existing skills.

You must display initiative and self-reliance, but also be able to contribute to and work within a large, fast-paced, and successful team.

The Hospitality and retail departments have a diverse range of outlets and styles of catering across the campus, including catering for students, conferences, dinners, cafes and bars, restaurants, Graduation, and Open/Visitor days.

We reserve the right to withdraw the post if suitable applicants are found.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.