Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Spa Café Elveden Forest | Circa £42,016 per annum plus 12% bonus schemeVitalé 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 We're looking for a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead a team and deliver exceptional food quality and service to guests. You'll oversee kitchen operations, ensure high standards, manage budgets and foster a positive team culture. What you'll be doing Oversee and coordinate all kitchen operations to company standards Ensure food quality, service and guest satisfaction while meeting financial targets Maintain strict hygiene and safety compliance Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive business success Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture 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 Vitalé Café Bar is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8:30pm Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 7:30am and 9pm You will be contracted to work 150 hours over a 4‑week period This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays About you Experienced in leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments Strong financial awareness in stock control, scheduling and waste reduction Proven management experience in large-scale kitchen operations Experience in training and developing a kitchen team Motivational leadership fostering collaboration and accountability Empathetic and supportive approach to leading a team 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 - Elveden Forest (IP24 3TR), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey Closing date: 23rd November 2026
Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Spa Café in Thetford employer: CenterParcs
At Center Parcs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. As a Retail Assistant at our Sherwood Forest location, you'll enjoy benefits such as free leisure access, discounts, and a supportive team environment that fosters career development and in-role training. Join us to be part of a community that values care, bravery, determination, and authenticity, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
