Chef de Partie

Location: IWM North, Manchester

Salary: £13,800 per annum (20 hours pro rata)

Contract: Part-Time, Permanent, 20 hours per week over a 7-day operation

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for a flexible part-time role in a unique and inspiring environment? RA Venues is looking for a skilled and motivated chef to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality food to visitors and events at IWM North. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in consistency, organisation and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Free onsite parking
• Convenient travel links via tram/metro and buses
• Free staff meals while working
• A supportive, values-driven culture within cohesive teams
• Opportunities for growth and development within a national business
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a continuously growing sector

About the Role:

As Chef de Partie at IWM North, you will play a key role in the day-to-day food production, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to a high standard. Working as part of a close-knit kitchen team, you will be responsible for managing your section, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting smooth kitchen operations across visitor catering and events.

This role requires a hands-on, reliable individual who can work efficiently under pressure while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook dishes to specification, ensuring consistency and quality
• Station Management: Keep your section clean, organised, and fully compliant with food safety regulations
• Stock Control: Monitor stock levels and assist in minimising waste
• Service Support: Work efficiently during busy service periods, supporting the wider kitchen team
• Health & Safety: Maintain high standards of hygiene and follow all food safety procedures

Who We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a similar role
• Strong cooking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage your own section
• Passion for food quality, presentation, and consistency

About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

Job Reference: com/2303/70664001/52798601/BU #RA Venues

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!