Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie at Center Parcs Careers

Newark on Trent, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

15.05

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen management, Food preparation, Food presentation, Staff coaching, Staff mentoring, Stock monitoring, Portion control, Cost management, Food waste reduction, Operational efficiency, Communication, Relationship building, Leadership

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie Sherwood Forest | £15.05 per hour plus tips All colleagues working in the following restaurants: Rajinda Pradesh, Huck's American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters' Inn and Vitalé Café Bar will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service. Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one Join our 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, shifts fall between 12:00pm and 10:30pm You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements This role includes working weekends on a rota basis 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 Our values Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us. Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today - interviews are ongoing Working here Check your route before applying – Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey. #INDSPON Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged. Follow us - Facebook | LinkedIn At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Responsibilities

You will oversee daily food preparation and presentation while ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly. Additionally, you will coach junior staff and support management in monitoring stock and reducing food waste.