Chef de Partie (KD13316R)

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. 

About the role

Ready for a fresh challenge? We have an exciting and rare opportunity for you to join our lively kitchen team at the world-class University of Bath. We’re looking for a talented Chef de Partie who’s passionate about food and eager to bring creativity and skill to our menus.

What you’ll do:

Take ownership of your section and lead by exampleMentor and support junior kitchen staffWork alongside a team of six Chef de Parties, with guidance from our Sous Chefs and Head ChefContribute your ideas to our ever-evolving menus – we love fresh inspiration!

Our outlets offer a diverse range of dining experiences, from global street food to fine dining, so no two days are the same.

The role is full-time on a 5-over-7 contract and includes early mornings, late evenings, and weekend shifts. You will be working in a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen environment.

About you

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and owns their responsibilities in the kitchen. You’ll:

Deliver high standards every day through hard work and dependability.Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with the kitchen brigade and wider catering team.Handle challenges professionally and efficiently, staying calm and solutions-focused.Stay organised and positive during busy service times, thriving under pressure.Prepare for the next shift and keep the kitchen running smoothly during quieter periods.

If you love creating amazing food and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Further information

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, 36.5 hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Bowker, Hospitality Operations Manager, on jpb55@bath.ac.uk, or Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator, on jh3809@bath.ac.uk. Please ensure that you submit your application through the University website.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time and FTC positions.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a university staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying, that you select ‘other’ and note their name when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'. The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

                                                        

Closing Date: 23 Mar 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093