Chef

Haven; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off on-park dining

20% discounts on Haven Holidays

Store purchases discounts

Free facility access

National brand savings

Job summary

Haven is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our vibrant kitchen teams across our parks. You will prepare and cook high-quality meals from a flexible all-day menu, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. You’ll work closely with a supportive team to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

We offer comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and exclusive team perks. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required to meet guest needs across our busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef role (e.g. Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, or Sous Chef).
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Enthusiastic team player with a love for food and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals to specification.
• Collaborate with a supportive kitchen team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Monitor food stock and place orders as needed.
• Adhere to food safety and health & safety standards.
• Support smooth kitchen operations to ensure consistent service.

Skills

Chef experience

Cooking methods

Team player

Calm under pressure

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Position:Chef Type:Full-Time / Part-Time / Seasonal Pay Rates:£13.71 per hour

At Haven, we love cooking — and we know you do too. If you're passionate about preparing quality food that people remember, in a vibrant and supportive kitchen, we’d love to have you on board. As a Chef at Haven, you’ll play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. Working from our flexible all-day menu, you'll serve high-quality dishes that are full of flavour, prepared with care, and presented to a high standard. Your food will help make every guest’s stay that bit more special.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals to specification.
• Collaborate with a supportive kitchen team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Monitor food stock and place orders as needed.
• Adhere to food safety and health & safety standards.
• Support smooth kitchen operations to ensure consistent service.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Chef role (e.g. Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, or Sous Chef).
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Enthusiastic team player with a love for food and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• An inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
• Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

At Haven, we believe a career should be more than just a job — it should be something you love. As the UK’s leading holiday operator, we’re proud to offer exciting job opportunities. With over 9,000 amazing team members, 39 stunning seaside locations, and a vibrant support centre in Hemel Hempstead, we’re all about creating unforgettable experiences — not just for our guests and holiday homeowners, but for our team too. From the coasts of Scotland to the shores of Cornwall, Norfolk to Wales, our parks are set in some of the UK’s most breath-taking spots, where memories are made every single day. We’re passionate about what we do and have a lot of fun doing it — all thanks to our welcoming Breath of Fresh Air culture.

If you’re thinking about joining us, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you. Here’s to the start of something special at Haven!