At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and ensure top-notch food quality in a vibrant American diner.
- Company: Join Center Parcs, a welcoming and inclusive workplace focused on community and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy free leisure access, discounts, bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible full-time hours with a supportive team culture and growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by serving delicious dishes and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Qualifications: Previous supervisory chef experience and strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.
The predicted salary is between 32600 - 32600 £ per year.
Whinfell Forest | Circa £32,600 per annum
Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one. Huck's American Bar and Grill brings bold, flavour‑packed American dishes and a warm welcome. Join our team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, supporting the Kitchen Manager in delivering exceptional food quality and service. You'll help lead the kitchen team, ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain operational efficiency within budget.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assist in managing the kitchen team and daily operations
- Control food costs and margins to meet budget targets
- Maintain high food quality and guest satisfaction, addressing any issues promptly
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and prepare dishes to agreed standards
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 10:00am and 11:30pm
- 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 evenings, weekends and bank holidays
About You
- Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team in a fast‑paced environment
- Good financial awareness, including stock control, scheduling and waste management
- Previous experience in a supervisory chef role (Chef de Partie or above)
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills 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.
Application
Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today – interviews will be held on 16th July 2026. Closing date: 9th July 2026. Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie - American Diner in Penrith employer: Center Parcs UK & Ireland
At Center Parcs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where every team member is valued and supported. As an Assistant Kitchen Manager at Huck's American Bar and Grill, you'll enjoy competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits including free leisure access and discounts, all while working in a dynamic environment that prioritises teamwork and guest satisfaction.
Contact Details:
Center Parcs UK & Ireland Recruitment Team
