Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the leisure industry is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen team at Huck’s American Bar and Grill. The role involves ensuring excellent food quality and service while managing budgets and compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in a busy kitchen environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Colleague bonus scheme

Pension with Life Assurance

Recognition and reward schemes

Free leisure facilities

Discounted breaks and shopping

Support programs and career progression

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Previous supervisory experience as Chef de Partie or Head/Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen and team effectively.
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction regarding food quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Time Management

Financial Awareness

Job description

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About the Role

Huck’s American Bar and Grill offers a taste of America, featuring recipes from the West Coast to the Deep South. We are seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen team, ensuring excellent food quality and service.

Salary and Benefits

Circa £33,700 per annum plus tips. Benefits include discretionary service charge, colleague bonus scheme, pension, recognition and reward schemes, free leisure facilities, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen and team effectively
• Maintain budget, food costs, and margins
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction regarding food quality
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation
• Prepare and present food according to specifications

Working Hours

Working straight shifts, approximately 160 hours per 4-week period, between 8:00 am and 12:00 am. Includes holidays and festive periods on a rota basis.

Essential Requirements

• Leadership experience in a busy kitchen environment
• Good financial awareness (stock, wastage, work schedules)
• Previous supervisory experience as Chef de Partie or Head/Sous Chef
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills
• Knowledge of financial targets and controls

Desirable

• Experience with back-of-house systems for stock management and ordering

Benefits

• Colleague bonus scheme
• Pension with Life Assurance
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Free leisure facilities
• Discounted breaks and shopping
• Support programs and career progression

Application Details

Closing date: 27th May 2025 at 12 Noon.

Interviews: 30th May 2025.

Early applications encouraged as vacancy may close early.

Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support reasonable adjustments.