Demi Chef De Partie

Leonardo Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special room rates

Recognition vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels in Manchester is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie (Cold Kitchen) to support the Chef de Partie in daily operations, focusing on afternoon tea, cold starters, salads and banqueting food. A great entry point for a Commis Chef or Junior Chef looking to grow in a professional hotel kitchen.

You will work predominantly daytime shifts, ensuring high standards, food safety, and teamwork across the kitchen. The role offers training and clear progression within a leading hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Opportunity for Commis Chef or Junior Chef to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food within the Cold Kitchen section.
• Prepare afternoon tea sandwiches, savouries and accompaniments to the required standards.
• Support the production of cold starters, salads, buffets and banqueting items.
• Complete daily mise en place and ensure ingredients are prepared for service.
• Follow all food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and waste minimisation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work closely with the Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team.
• Support junior team members where required and contribute positively to team performance.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop skills across different kitchen sections.

Job description

Demi Chef de Partie - Cold Kitchen, you will support the Chef de Partie in the day-to-day running of the section, assisting with the preparation of afternoon tea, cold starters, salads and banqueting food. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commis Chef or Junior Chef looking to develop their skills and progress within a professional hotel kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food within the Cold Kitchen section.


• Prepare afternoon tea sandwiches, savouries and accompaniments to the required standards.


• Support the production of cold starters, salads, buffets and banqueting items.


• Complete daily mise en place and ensure ingredients are prepared for service.


• Follow all food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures.


• Assist with stock rotation, storage and waste minimisation.


• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.


• Work closely with the Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team .


• Support junior team members where required and contribute positively to team performance.


• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop skills across different kitchen sections.

As a

Demi Chef de Partie - Cold Kitchen, you will support the Chef de Partie in the day-to-day running of the section, assisting with the preparation of afternoon tea, cold starters, salads and banqueting food. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commis Chef or Junior Chef looking to develop their skills and progress within a professional hotel kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food within the Cold Kitchen section.


• Prepare afternoon tea sandwiches, savouries and accompaniments to the required standards.


• Support the production of cold starters, salads, buffets and banqueting items.


• Complete daily mise en place and ensure ingredients are prepared for service.


• Follow all food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures.


• Assist with stock rotation, storage and waste minimisation.


• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.


• Work closely with the Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team .


• Support junior team members where required and contribute positively to team performance.


• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop skills across different kitchen sections.

This role offers predominantly daytime and morning shifts, providing an excellent work-life balance while working within one of Manchester's leading hotel kitchens.

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe


• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops


• Talent referral scheme


• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!


• Wellbeing Calendar


• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you join a Limited Edition, you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!