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We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our busy staff dining operation in Manchester, serving up to 600 covers each day. You'll play a key role in preparing fresh, nutritious, and well-presented meals while ensuring every service runs smoothly and efficiently.

Working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll take ownership of your section, maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and hygiene standards in a high-volume environment.

What you'll be doing

Managing your designated kitchen section during busy breakfast and lunch services.
Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for up to 600 customers each day.
Ensuring food is prepared and presented consistently to company standards.
Supporting menu delivery, stock rotation, and food waste reduction initiatives.
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service during peak periods.
Supporting and mentoring junior team members while helping to maintain a positive and organised kitchen.

About you

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within contract catering, staff dining, education, healthcare, or high-volume hospitality.
Confident cooking fresh food in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
Excellent organisation and time management skills.
A positive, flexible attitude and a passion for delivering consistently great food.
A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing quality meals every day.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact in a busy, professional kitchen while enjoying excellent work-life balance and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!