Casual Chef

Based in Manchester, this casual Chef de Partie role gives you the chance to support the day-to-day delivery of high-quality food for Manchester City Academy. You will help prepare meals that support player health, performance and recovery, while working in a professional kitchen environment that values consistency, teamwork and excellent service.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within Manchester City Academy, our catering team plays an important part in supporting performance across the environment. We deliver nutritious, well-presented food in a fast-paced setting, working closely with colleagues to make sure players and staff receive a reliable and high-quality service every day.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will play a hands-on role in the preparation and presentation of food that supports the nutritional needs of the Academy environment. Working to agreed menus and standards, you will help deliver meals that are consistent, appealing and aligned to performance goals.

You will support menu development, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service, while helping to maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and stock control. The role also includes completing relevant paperwork, supporting allergen logging and contributing to safe and efficient kitchen operations.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in quality and is comfortable adapting to the needs of a busy sporting environment. You will work closely with the Head Chef, Nutritionist and wider team to help create a service that is dependable, professional and focused on the needs of the people we support.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ Experience in a hospitality or food service environment, ideally in a setting where quality and consistency matter.
⚽ Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a calm and professional approach.
⚽ Ability to prepare and present food to a high standard, including working to nutritional requirements and agreed menus.
⚽ Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP practices, with a relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work to that standard.
⚽ Experience supporting stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation, with attention to waste reduction and cost awareness.
⚽ Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to respond positively to changing needs.

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 Sunday 2nd August. 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 strive to 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.