Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid for every hour you work

Free team meals on shift

50% off food for you and loved ones

Income protection and death in service

Paid annual volunteer days

Early wage access and financial tools

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Restaurant welfare budget

Full training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor in Manchester is seeking a Chef de Partie to own your section with pride, delivering high-quality dishes over charcoal. You’ll balance technique, speed and teamwork to ensure services run smoothly.

You’ll work with fresh produce, lead by example during busy periods and support the kitchen team in maintaining Hawksmoor standards and ongoing progression within a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a kitchen handling fresh food.
• Strong organisation and ability to work under pressure.
• Calm, focused and a proactive team player in busy services.
• Passion for high-quality produce and open-fire cooking.
• Willingness to learn and progress within Hawksmoor.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with confidence and consistency.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Hawksmoor standards.
• Manage mise en place, service and close down efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sustainability and waste minimisation.
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on your section.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Fresh food knowledge

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Open-fire cooking passion

Job description

Chef de Partie

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home ofethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired withaward-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one ofthe most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have beenrecognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As a Chef de Partie at Hawksmoor you'll take ownership of your section, delivering consistently high-quality dishes with precision and pride. This is a key role within the kitchen, where you'll balance technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth, successful services.

What You’ll Do

• Run your section with confidence and consistency
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Hawksmoorstandards
• Manage mise en place, service and close downefficiently
• Maintain high standards of food safety,sustainability and waste minimisation
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on your section
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliverseamless service

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie working with freshfood
• Technically strong with good organisational skills
• Calm and focused during busy services
• A supportive team player who enjoys developingothers
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-firecooking
• Keen to continue learning and progressing within aprofessional kitchen

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone-We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People- We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards- We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.
• Keep Evolving- We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richnessand diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyoneand believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindnessis key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but youdon’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. You might be exactly whowe’re looking for.