Senior Chef de Partie

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Senior Chef for our Retail unit at Bailrigg, Lancaster. The role supports the conference and hospitality sections, working in our main production kitchen with a rota that includes evenings and weekends.

You will have proven experience in a professional kitchen and the enthusiasm to train and develop junior team members. A proactive approach and ability to lead in a fast-paced team are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop junior team members.
• Senior chef with enthusiasm and drive to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of conference and hospitality sections by planning ahead and organizing the team.
• Ensure faultless service delivery every time.
• Develop existing culinary skills while leading in a fast-paced team.
• Show initiative and work well within a large, fast-paced team.

Job description

Retail
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £24,215 to £26,093(Full-Time/Indefinite)
Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0955-26

This role is offered on a full time basis with a great work-life balance of 36.5 hours per week, working on a rota basis including some evenings and weekends.

You will already be working in a professional kitchen and will have the skills to help train and develop some of our junior team members. Based in our main production kitchen you will support the running of the conference and hospitality sections by planning ahead, organising the team and ensuring a faultless service delivery every time.

We are seeking a passionate person with the drive to improve and deliver on the creative edge. As a senior chef in our team, you will have enthusiasm and drive to further develop your existing skills.

You must display initiative and self-reliance, but also be able to contribute to and work within a large, fast paced and successful team.

The Hospitality and retail departments have a diverse range of outlets and styles of catering across the campus, including catering for students, conferences, dinners, cafes and bars, restaurants, Graduation and Open/Visitor days.

We reserve the right to withdraw the post if suitable applicants are found

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University , including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.