Chef De Partie Manchester

Holroyd Howe; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established catering company in Wilmslow is seeking a Chef de Partie to create exceptional dishes and support an inclusive kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will bring culinary expertise and commitment to food education. Responsibilities include maintaining high food quality standards and engaging with students to develop their culinary tastes. This position offers competitive pay of £13.00 per hour on a 52-week contract, alongside excellent benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role (senior kitchen staff).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to pass Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.

Responsibilities

• Create masterful dishes that delight the senses.
• Support an inclusive environment that encourages growth.
• Maintain high standards of food quality.
• Educate pupils to develop their own personal tastes.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Position

Chef de Partie

Location

Pownall Hall school

Remuneration

£13.00 per hour on a 52‑week contract, 38 hours per week – Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via Perkbox app – high‑street shops, holidays, cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme access
• Career development opportunities

About Us

We are Holroyd Howe, an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to safeguarding children and young people. We invest in our staff development, promote work‑life balance and celebrate diversity.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

As a Chef de Partie you will:

• Create masterful dishes that delight the senses.
• Support an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to enhance culinary skills.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, using fresh, authentic ingredients tailored to students.
• Educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role (senior kitchen staff).
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to pass Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
• Professional references are required; successful applicants will provide references that will be verified via an online search of publicly available information.

About Holroyd Howe

We pride ourselves on People first, Great food always, Food education, Respect in everything we do and Fresh thinking. As a company of individuals united in doing our best for our clients, we bring creative leadership to school catering.

Equal Opportunities

Holroyd Howe is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.