Chef de Partie

The Reach; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a newly opened hotel in Manchester as a Chef de Partie. This role offers the chance to lead your section, create innovative small plates, and contribute to menu development in a dynamic kitchen environment. With a focus on seasonal, flavour-driven food, you'll thrive in a supportive team that values your ideas. Enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and staff discounts while being part of an evolving culinary identity. If you have a passion for food and a flair for creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Sick pay

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts on hotel stays

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic kitchen team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready for the next step.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and culinary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Leading section in the preparation and service of high-quality small plates.
• Contributing to menu development through collaboration and creativity.

Skills

Culinary qualifications

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive under pressure

Team player

Flexibility and creativity

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team as a Chef de Partie
Location: The Reach at Piccadilly, Manchester – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Salary: £27,759 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
At The Reach at Piccadilly, we don’t just serve food – we serve moments to remember. Opened in July 2024 and already proudly ranked in the Top 10 Hotels in Manchester on TripAdvisor, we’re part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio: a collection of unique, characterful hotels with a local soul and global reach.

Operated by Lighthouse Hotel Management, our hotel is a vibrant canalside escape in the heart of Manchester. At the centre of our F&B offering is Lock 84 – our stylish, ever-evolving restaurant and bar, specialising in small plates and relaxed dining. All menus are designed in-house by our team, allowing for seasonal creativity, chef-led input, and a menu that never stands still.

The Role
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our growing kitchen team at Lock 84. In this role, you’ll take charge of your section and be instrumental in delivering bold, beautifully executed dishes that align with our small plates concept. With menus that evolve regularly, there’s real scope to contribute ideas, try new things, and develop as part of a supportive, ambitious team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading your section in the preparation and service of high-quality small plates

• Contributing to menu development through collaboration and creativity

• Ensuring consistency and quality in presentation, taste, and delivery

• Maintaining strong kitchen hygiene and organisation at all times

• Supporting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste

• Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team to elevate the guest experience

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis ready for the next step

• Passion for seasonal, flavour-driven food and small plates concepts

• Culinary qualifications and a strong understanding of food hygiene

• Excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure

• A team player with a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn

• Flexibility and creativity – our menus change, and we like chefs who enjoy change too

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of £27,759 per annum

• Paid time off, sick pay, and wellbeing support

• Opportunities to grow within Lighthouse Hotel Management and Marriott

• Staff discounts on hotel stays, dining, and experiences

• A dynamic, forward-thinking kitchen team where your ideas matter

• The chance to be part of something new, evolving, and full of character

If you’re a passionate chef with flair, focus and an appetite for innovation, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Apply now and help shape the culinary identity of Lock 84 at The Reach at Piccadilly.