Chef De Partie

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford Until 8/31/2026 First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo  
Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!

As a Chef De Partie you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be passionate about your working area and responsibilities, and thrive under pressure whilst working alongside a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations. 

If you’re our ideal Chef De Partie, you will: 

• Love the Kitchen and grow whilst working in a fast-paced environment
• Be keen to step up when the situation demands and able to lead sections within the Kitchen
• Have a willingness to learn, adapt and deliver to the high standard of food our guests expect
• Aspire to grow with us – with our amazing Senior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level
• Have an eagle eye with keen attention to detail 
• Be full of beans, however ideas will just be fine too! 
INDLH


Some of the perks our Chef De Partie could enjoy include:
  • Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

  • Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops

  • Talent referral scheme

  • Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!

  • Wellbeing Calendar

  • Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Chef De Partie?


We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

About this role

Summary

Support head chef, manage kitchen sections, thrive in a busy environment

Job title

Chef De Partie

Experience level

none specified

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Oxford, UK, on-site

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food preparationteamworkattention to detail

Preferred skills

leadershiplearning mindset

Specializations

kitchenleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oxford, UK

On-site City