Chef de Partie

Kew Green Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development via apprenticeships

Employee hotel rates

Discounts at retailers and venues

Gym and leisure facilities

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready for the next step. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring each dish looks and tastes exceptional, while keeping the small details that guests remember.

You’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, take ownership of your section, and help create exciting, profitable specials, while maintaining top food safety standards. Be prepared for a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie.
• Strong cooking skills in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for quality, presentation and guest experience.
• Creativity to develop exciting, profitable dishes.
• Confidence to lead your section and mentor juniors.
• Flexible, reliable and organised approach.
• Ability to stay calm and positive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to spec and standards.
• Own and manage your section, keep it stocked and ready for service.
• Contribute to creating exciting specials.
• Work with the team to deliver efficient service at peak times.
• Support and develop Junior Chefs by sharing skills and knowledge.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Strong cooking skills

Quality and presentation

Creativity in menus

Calm under pressure

Teamwork and mentoring

Job description

An experienced Chef de Partie or a strong Commis Chef ready for your next challenge, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in the details and remain calm when the orders start coming in.

From making sure every dish leaves the kitchen looking and tasting its best to remembering that a regular guest always asks for extra gravy, you’ll understand that great food and memorable experiences are built on the small things.

About the Role

You’ll take responsibility for your section, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistently high standards of food, service and kitchen safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes in line with agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Taking ownership of your section, ensuring it is organised, well stocked and ready for service.
• Supporting the creation of exciting, commercially successful specials.
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver an efficient service, even during the busiest periods.
• Supporting and developing Commis Chefs by sharing your skills, knowledge and experience.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety.

About You

You’re a confident and enthusiastic chef who takes pride in producing great food. You work well under pressure, enjoy being part of a team and bring a positive attitude to every service.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie
• Strong cooking skills gained within a busy kitchen environment.
• A passion for quality, presentation and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Creativity and an understanding of how to produce exciting, profitable dishes.
• The confidence to take responsibility for your section and support junior members of the team.
• A flexible, reliable and organised approach.
• The ability to remain calm, focused and positive under pressure.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
• Access to employee rates, offering huge discounts on hotel stays around the globe!
• Attractive discounts across a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
• Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support through out Employee Assistance Programme.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we’re here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.