Senior Chef de Partie — Lead & Elevate High-Profile Kitchen

Soho House; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Soho Friends Membership

50% Team discount on Food Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan

Dental Plan

Birthday Day Off

Staff Discount on Cowshed Soho Home

2 days paid to support a charity

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse Tonic Programme

Continuous training

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House in Manchester is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences for members and guests. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes, while training junior staff and ensuring hygiene, allergy compliance, and consistency across services.

You will contribute to menu development and maintain high standards of food safety and HACCP, acting as a role model in a busy kitchen with a proactive, collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to learn and grow.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; proactive in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.
• Culinary qualifications (NVQ Level 1 or 2) are a plus but not essential.
• Ability to take direction and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to high standards within your section.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef during service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergy, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Own mise en place and prep tasks for service.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff and mentoring Chefs de Partie.
• Attend meetings with front and back of house and participate in tastings.
• Assist in team meals considering dietary needs.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning and teamwork.
• Support deep cleaning of the kitchen and proper storage of items.

Skills

2+ years experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Flexible shifts

Autonomy

NVQ Level 1/2

Education

NVQ Level 1/2

Job description

Soho House in Manchester is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to support the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences for members and guests. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes, while training junior staff and ensuring hygiene, allergy compliance, and consistency across services.

You will contribute to menu development and maintain high standards of food safety and HACCP, acting as a role model in a busy kitchen with a proactive, collaborative attitude.