Chef de Partie

Kitchen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Manchester is seeking a skilled kitchen staff member to ensure food preparation meets high standards and maintain hygiene. The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, have a passion for hospitality, and communicate effectively with team members. This role requires shifts, including evenings and weekends, and offers various benefits including meals on duty and development opportunities.

Benefits

Meals & refreshments on duty

Uniforms

Performance based incentives

Learning and development opportunities

Accommodation and food & beverage discounts

Recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Professional, organised and competent individual.
• Passionate about the hospitality industry.
• Available to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes on hotel menus ensuring service efficiency.
• Maintain food hygiene standards according to company policy.
• Support the Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operation during service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

About us:

As the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide, Marriott International has 8100+ hotel properties and 30 top hotel brands. We’re in 133 countries and territories, and we’re still growing. Unmatched opportunities await you! The next step in your career could lead to your greatest adventure.

Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, a striking Grade II listed iconic building in the vibrant Spinningfields District, offers 148 stylish hotel rooms and suites with modern amenities. The V&A is the home to Chop & Plant our casual drinking and dining destination, offering a blend of Chop House classics and plant‑based dishes with a focus on local produce and sustainability. We have flexible event spaces, including outdoor terrace, small boardrooms and banqueting for up to 200 people.

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to know you’re important to us and that you’ll make an impact in your role, and for that, you’ll be appreciated and valued.

Benefits:

• Meals & refreshments on duty
• Uniforms
• Performance based incentives
• Learning and development opportunities
• Accommodation and food & beverage discounts across 7,300 Marriott hotels worldwide
• Recognition programmes

What you will be doing:

• To have a thorough knowledge of and prepare all dishes on hotel menus, ensuring smooth and efficient service throughout
• You will be preparing food to the quality and standards of the Head Chef
• Up keeping the standard of food and hygiene according to the company policy
• Support the Sous Chef in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• To ensure all foods are stored correctly and stocks rotated in line with Food Hygiene requirements.
• To ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen during service, ensuring food is prepared and served to the standards required.
• Maintaining the cleanliness standards of the kitchen and exceeding local health and safety regulations
• Assist with directing and assisting the various sections within the kitchen.
• Dedicated to providing an outstanding food experience for all our guests and have a genuine passion for delivering exceptionally high standards and developing your career within the Kitchen.

What we are looking for

• A professional, organised and competent individual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player who communicates well with all colleagues
• Positive, can‑do attitude, excellent communication skills and trustworthy
• Passionate about the hospitality industry and has great customer service skill
• Available to work on a shift based pattern basis, including evenings and weekends
• Someone who wants to grow and develop within the company

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.