Chef de Partie

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football organization based in Manchester is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their Women’s 1st Team Facility. This role involves preparing high-quality, nutrition-aligned dishes to support player performance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have HACCP Level 3 certification and experience in a professional kitchen. In addition to excellent culinary skills, you will enjoy 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, and partnership discounts, making it a rewarding opportunity in a world-class setting.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen.
• Experience supporting stock control and interacting with suppliers.
• Beneficial: Nutrition knowledge or experience with performance nutritionist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to meet nutrition requirements and performance standards.
• Maintain your station and equipment.
• Support menu innovation and dish development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Food trends knowledge

Strong presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Education

HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 certification

Job description

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Location: Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date of Applications – 9th January 2026

Our Story

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.

The team plays its home fixtures at Joie Stadium, a7,000capacityarena. The stadium sits on the wider Etihad Campus,which also encompasses the City Football Academy, where we are building a new world-class Women’s First Team Training Centre.

Our Winning Team

Manchester City continues to invest in world-leading facilities that support excellence across the club. Our newly developed, purpose‑built training centre for Manchester City Women – designed in collaboration with players and performance staff – provides cutting‑edge spaces for preparation, recovery and development, including a high‑performance gym, hydrotherapy area and dedicated team environments. Located within the City Football Academy alongside the Joie Stadium, it reflects the club’s commitment to growth, innovation and creating outstanding conditions for players and staff. This investment strengthens our high‑performance culture and underpins our ambition to remain at the forefront of the global game.

To coincide with the expansion, we are looking to expand our catering team; as a Chef de Partie at Manchester City’s Women’s 1st Team Facility, you’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality, nutrition‑aligned dishes that support elite player performance. This is a great opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to contribute to a world‑class performance setup.

Please be aware, we have both a full time and a part time opportunity available.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

To be successful in this role; you will:

• Prepare and present dishes to meet nutrition requirements and performance standards.
• Maintain your station, equipment and smooth service at all times.
• Support menu innovation and dish development alongside senior chefs.
• Complete HACCP documentation, allergen logs and risk‑assessment tasks.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and monitoring waste and spoilage.
• Uphold high hygiene, safety and food‑quality standards.
• Travel as required to provide consistent service for the team.
• Continually improve techniques and working practices.

What we are looking for

• Experience working in a professional hospitality kitchen.
• Excellent communication, customer‑service and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food trends and strong presentation skills.
• HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 certified.
• Experience supporting stock control and interacting with suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varied situations.
• Beneficial: Nutrition knowledge, experience with performance nutritionist, a second language or experience in elite sport.

*We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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.