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Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Pool Bar

Sherwood Forest | £15.05 per hour plus tips

Canopy Café and Bar is a poolside stop for food and drinks in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

Join our Canopy Café and Bar team as a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You'll lead and develop junior staff, maintain standards and support management in driving efficiency.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to company standards
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to support their growth
• Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required
• Monitor stock, portion control and ordering to manage costs effectively
• Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time contract, shifts fall between 8:00am and 8:00pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 160 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings and weekends

About you

• Excellent communicator with ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Previous kitchen experience in a similar position
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
• Professional, approachable and calm under pressure