Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Spa Café
Sherwood Forest | £15.05 per hour plus tips
Vitalé Café Bar serves Mediterranean-style dishes and drinks in Aqua Sana Forest Spa.
Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one
Join our Vitalé Café 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
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
- 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?
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Working here
Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey
Closing date: 6th October 2026
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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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.
Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Spa Café in Newark employer: Center Parcs
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