Chef De Partie

Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata plus benefits.

Location: Wirral, Floral Pavilion

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Evenings/Part Time/Weekends

Hours: 18 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 23/08/2026 at 23:59

Reference: NS/26/342668

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We've got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

We're looking for a passionate and driven Chef de Partie to join a high-performing kitchen team within a well-regarded and growing hospitality environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef who takes pride in quality, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and is keen to develop their career further.

About the Role:

• You will play a key role in delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the kitchen working closely with senior chefs and taking ownership of your section whilst supporting across the wider operation as needed.
• From preparing fresh, high-quality dishes to ensuring smooth service during busy periods, your contribution will be essential to the overall guest experience.
• You'll be involved in everything from food preparation, menu development, stock management and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• You'll also help ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen meets expectations for quality, presentation and taste.
• Flexibility is key, as the role will include evening and weekend working in line with service demands.

About the candidate:

• We're looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with a positive, team-focused mindset.
• You'll be an organised and reliable professional who can manage your own workload, adapt quickly to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• You'll bring solid experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• A genuine passion for food and creating high-quality dishes.
• Good understanding of food safety, allergens and nutrition.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative.
• A relevant catering qualification and food hygiene certification is essential, and any additional training or experience within hospitality or events would be an advantage.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact David Woods, on email davidwoods@wirral.gov.uk.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.

We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.