At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our vibrant kitchen team and create diverse, exciting menus.
- Company: World-class University of Bath with a lively culinary environment.
- Benefits: £1,000 bonus, generous leave, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Bring your creativity to life in a dynamic kitchen and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Passion for food, teamwork, and high standards in the kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ 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:
- 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:
- 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.
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.
What we can offer you:
- 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, and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.
Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026
Department: Operations
Chef De Partie (Kd13875) - Bath, Ba2 7ay employer: University of Bath
The University of Bath is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Located in a vibrant city, the university provides a fulfilling career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
