Chef De Partie

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Paid holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Subsidised travel for unsocial hours

Wagestream access

Colleague discounts at IHG hotels

Training programmes

24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Join IHG Hotels & Resorts at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester as a Full Time Chef de Partie. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while being part of a vibrant team.

In this position, you will support the kitchen in providing delicious food, managing presentation, and ensuring timely service. With availability across varied shifts and a minimum of two years experience, you will thrive in our kitchen environment.

Perks include competitive pay at £15.50 per hour, career growth opportunities, and various colleague discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Chef de Partie in a 4/5* Hotel or restaurant.
• Availability to work 40 hours including evenings and weekends.
• Passion for providing excellent culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Manage food presentation and timely service.
• Encourage a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Culinary experience

Excellent presentation skills

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an authentic and driven Full Time Chef de Partie to join us at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel!

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a Manchester icon – a bold blend of grand Victorian architecture and playful, contemporary design. We’re a little bit classic, a little bit rebellious and always full of character! From buzzing social spaces to unforgettable dining and events, we create stays that feel vibrant, personal and anything but ordinary.

What do you need to be a Chef De Partie? Your main duties and responsibilities will be supporting our Kitchen team to provide excellent experiences to our guests through delicious culinary experiences, beautiful presentation, and timely service.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Availability to work 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for providing excellent culinary experiences and experience working in various sections of the kitchen.
• Experience working as a CDP in a 4/5* Hotel or restaurant (ideally 2 years as a minimum)
• City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ equivalent
• Willingness to learn new things and work as part of our wider Hotel team.
• Drive to produce results – we work together within the Kimpton family to continue delivering extremely personal experiences and genuine human connection.
• A warm and authentic personality, with a can‑do attitude and commitment to service.
• A willingness to work as part of a team that embraces our culture and delights our guests every day.

We can offer you:

• Financial Perks: £15.50 per hour, guaranteed hours, free meal on shift, paid holidays, enhanced sick pay, subsidised travel for unsocial hours, and Wagestream access.
• Career Growth: Training programmes, global progression opportunities and 2 paid volunteering days per year. IHG was recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ UK by Mercer.
• Colleague Perks: Discounts at 6,000+ IHG hotels worldwide, plus friends & family rates. Extra savings through our perks portal on shopping, experiences and more.
• Wellbeing: Generous maternity/paternity pay, 24/7 employee assistance and access to mental‑health first‑aiders.
• Refer a Friend: Share the opportunity and reap rewards when your friends join.

A Chef De Partie will bring authenticity to everything they do, confidently lead themselves and make creative decisions that elevate every interaction; spark joy using every tool available to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.