Chef de Partie

Organisation: Manchester City
Salary: Competitive
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Interview date: 25 June 2026
Job Description: Join Manchester City Women in a key culinary role supporting elite athletes with high-quality, performance-focused food preparation. Based at the Women’s 1st Team Facility in Manchester, this part-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on player wellbeing, recovery and performance.

Who We Are

At Manchester City Women, we are proud to be part of City Football Group and one of the leading clubs in women’s football, competing at the highest level in the Women’s Super League, domestic cups, and European competition. Based at the Etihad Campus in Manchester, our team is built on ambition, innovation, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch. We are passionate about developing the women’s game, inspiring the next generation of players and fans, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Our Women’s Team facility team plays an important role in creating a high-performance environment where players and staff can thrive. From daily preparation to match travel support, the team works collaboratively to deliver an exceptional experience that supports health, wellbeing and performance.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will support the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to the needs of elite athletes and staff. Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and Nutrition team, you will help ensure food preparation and presentation consistently meets the highest professional standards.

You will contribute to menu development, support smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and help maintain excellent hygiene and food safety practices. The role also includes supporting stock management, reducing waste and maintaining kitchen equipment and service areas.

This is a collaborative role where flexibility and teamwork are essential, including supporting domestic and international travel where required to provide team-standard catering services.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ Experience preparing and presenting food within a professional hospitality or elite sporting environment
⚽ Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build positive working relationships
⚽ Knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP and Food Safety Level 3

⚽ Ability to organise workloads, manage priorities and adapt positively in a fast-paced environment
⚽ Creativity and attention to detail when preparing and presenting food
⚽ Experience supporting stock control, supplier management and minimising food waste

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City Women means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by Friday 12th June 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com. Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
How to apply: If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by Friday 12th June 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can. https://careers.cityfootballgroup.com/job/Manchester-Chef-de-Partie-%28Part-Time%29/1395399633/