Job Description

LMM - The Midland is Limited Edition, which is a collection of distinctive hotels that have their own characters. Our diverse and friendly teams focus on delivering exceptional guest care, ensuring every guest feels welcomed. Limited Edition is a part of the Leonardo Hotels portfolio.

As Chef de Partie - Cold Kitchen, you will take ownership of a key section within our kitchen team, specializing in the preparation of afternoon tea sandwiches, cold starters, salads, buffet items and banqueting food for conferences, weddings and events.

This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy structure, organisation and early finishes, with the majority of shifts being daytime and morning based, offering a fantastic work-life balance compared to many traditional chef positions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Running the Cold Kitchen section and ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standards.
• Preparing afternoon tea sandwiches, savouries and accompaniments for one of Manchester's most iconic hotels.
• Producing cold starters, salads, buffets and banqueting items for weddings, conferences and large-scale events.
• Preparing and organizing daily mise en place to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintaining exceptional food safety, allergen control and hygiene standards.
• Managing stock rotation and minimizing waste within the section.
• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in delivering high-volume banqueting operations.
• Training and supporting Commies Chefs and junior team members.
• Helping develop new ideas and seasonal menu offerings.

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. Once you join a Limited Edition, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland. 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!