At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen team, creating delicious meals and ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join the lively Sports Café, where food meets fun in a family-friendly atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy free leisure access, discounts, bonuses, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with guaranteed hours and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact by mentoring others while working in a dynamic, energetic setting.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and previous kitchen experience are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 30000 £ per year.
Sports Café serves hearty meals and shows live sports in a lively, family‑friendly setting. Join our Sports Café 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Working Hours
- Full‑time contract, shifts between 8:00 am and 11:30 pm, varying between 4 to 8 hours in length
- Guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period, may be asked to work additional hours
- Includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Qualifications / 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.
EEO 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.
Contact Details:
Center Parcs UK & Ireland Recruitment Team
