At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our vibrant kitchen team and create diverse menus from global street food to fine dining.
- Company: World-class University of Bath with a lively and inclusive kitchen culture.
- Benefits: £1,000 new starter bonus, generous leave, pension schemes, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with excellent career development opportunities and a commitment to wellbeing.
- Why this job: Bring your creativity to the table and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for food, strong teamwork, and ability to thrive under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 26301 - 26600 £ per year.
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.
- 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.
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'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
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
Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £26,301 to £26,600
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