Chef de Partie

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Starter Bonus £1,000

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

University of Bath is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our vibrant campus kitchens, delivering creative, high-quality dishes across diverse outlets. You will own your section, mentor junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with a team of six Chef de Parties under guidance from the Head Chef to evolve menus and maintain the highest standards.

This full-time, permanent role offers 36.5 hours per week with generous campus benefits and eligibility for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus (£1,000) and

Qualifications

• Pride in work and ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic with high standards.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Calm, solutions-focused and organised in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section and lead by example.
• Mentor and support junior kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with a team of six Chef de Parties under head chef guidance.
• Contribute ideas to evolving menus while upholding quality.

Skills

Hard-working

Team player

Calm under pressure

Proactive

Organised

Job description

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for you to join our lively kitchen team at the world-class University of Bath. We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie who's passionate about food and eager to bring creativity and skill to our menus.

About the role

Our outlets offer a diverse range of dining experiences, from global street food to fine dining, so no two days are the same. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and quality.

You will :

• Take ownership of your section and lead by example
• Mentor and support junior kitchen staff
• Work alongside a team of six Chef de Parties, with guidance from our Sous Chefs and Head Chef
• Contribute your ideas to our ever-evolving menus - we love fresh inspiration!

About you

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and naturally takes ownership of their responsibilities in the kitchen. You'll be:

• Hard-working and dependable, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards.
• A strong team player who communicates clearly and works well with others.
• Calm and solutions-focused, with the ability to handle challenges professionally.
• Able to work well under pressure while staying organised and positive.
• Proactive and organised, making good use of quieter periods to prepare for the next shift.

Further information

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, 36.5 hours per week.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months' probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time roles.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a university staff member has 'referred' you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying, that you select 'Referred by current member of staff' or note their name when answering the question 'Where did you learn of this job?'. The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

*Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. An accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Be Well at Bath

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

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Further details

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Terms and Conditions of Employment

Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.