Chef de Partie (KD13875) - Bath, BA2 7AY

Chef de Partie (KD13875) - Bath, BA2 7AY

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

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.

About the role

Our outlets offer a diverse range of dining experiences, from global street food to fine dining, so no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and quality.

You will :

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

About you

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

• Hard-working and dependable, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards.
• A strong team player who communicates clearly and works well with others.
• Calm and solutions-focused, with the ability to handle challenges professionally.
• Able to work well under pressure while staying organised and positive.
• Proactive and organised, making good use of quieter periods to prepare for the next shift.

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 , or Jane Hately, Recruitment and Staff Engagement Coordinator, on . Please ensure that you submit your application through the University website.

To find out more about the department please see Working in Campus Services

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 roles.

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 ‘Referred by current member of staff’ or 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 equity  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:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace  
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

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 .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath .

 

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Department: Operations & Facilities Support

Salary: £26,301 to £26,600