Kitchen Team Leader / Chef De Partie

Job title:

Kitchen Team Leader / Chef De Partie

Company:

Center Parcs

Job description

A range of quality own-brand and high street restaurants and cafés, mixed with great food, family-friendly menus, and a generous sprinkling of excellent service. That’s the recipe for success in our Food and Beverage department. Around each village, the Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across multiple different restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as a production kitchen. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, or for those wanting a relaxing drink after a busy day, there’s something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.KITCHEN TEAM LEADER / CHEF DE PARTIE | Circa €36,800 per annum plus tipsAll colleagues working in our restaurants, cafés and bars 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.We are looking for a Kitchen Team Leader (Chef de Partie) to join our busy team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting food to agreed company standards.Excellent communication skills are required as you will provide general supervision and coaching to all junior staff, ensuring the personal development of the junior team. You will also deputise for the Assistant Kitchen Manager in their absence, supervising the unit chefs to maintain the smooth running of the kitchen.Other responsibilities will include assisting with the management of the cost of sales for your unit through effective use of the company ordering system, stock and portion control and minimising food wastage.Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longford Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute:HOURS OF WORKWe have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

• 150 hours per 4-week period – Shifts will fall between 8am and 8pm – Vitalé Café Bar is located within the Aqua Sana Forest Spa and offers our Spa guests delicious fresh food and a soothing, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can expect a selection of Mediterranean inspired salads, tapas and pasta dishes as well as breakfast or something sweet complimented by our specialty tea, indulgent hot chocolate or bubbles for special occasions.

• 150 hours per 4-week period – Canopy Café is our counter service food and drink offering within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, it’s a place for our guests to refuel in the pool. Serving hot and cold drinks, hot takeaway food and a range of ice-creams and desserts.

Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSEssential requirements:

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Previous kitchen experience in a similar position
• Excellent communicator
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
• Professional, approachable and calm under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of ordering and stock control

ABOUT THE BENEFITSCenter Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.Closing date: 3rd June 2025 at 12 NoonInterviews to be held: OngoingPlease note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.Follow us – |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. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Longford

Job date

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:20:32 GMT

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