Chef de Partie

Parkdean Resorts; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park company is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will create exceptional food and manage kitchen operations, ensuring everything is efficient and up to the highest standards. You will support a passionate kitchen team, step up in leadership tasks when needed, and enjoy a variety of benefits including discounts and career development opportunities. This is your chance to shine in one of the UK's largest holiday park organizations.

Benefits

50% discount on holidays

30% team member discount on food and activities

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline

Career development opportunities throughout 66 parks

Discounts on meal kits and local gyms

Qualifications

• Ability to create exceptional food that impresses guests.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations efficiently.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a passionate kitchen team.
• Create exceptional food and service that leaves a lasting impression.
• Manage all kitchen operations, including food safety and stock.
• Develop menus within budget, maximizing profits and quality.
• Step up in the absence of the Head or Sous Chef.

Skills

Kitchen management skills

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Team leadership

Menu development

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Are you a creative, hands‑on chef who loves motivating a team and delivering amazing food? We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our vibrant kitchen team at Parkdean Resorts. In this role, you'll work closely with the Head and Sous Chef, helping run a smooth and efficient kitchen that serves up delicious meals and unforgettable experiences for our guests. From coordinating the team and training new talent to ensuring everything stays fresh, on budget, and up to the highest standards, this is your chance to shine! You'll need to hold a basic Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks, including DBS (or equivalent), will be carried out if appropriate.

Well, besides the one‑of‑a‑kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

Benefits

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 66 parks - as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, we've got your back when it comes to training!
• You're never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support—because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we've got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Responsibilities

• Support in the management of a passionate kitchen team to achieve great things.
• Create exceptional food and service that leaves a lasting impression.
• Manage all kitchen operations, including food diaries, health and safety, stock, and staff training.
• Develop and deliver menus that stay within budget, maximise profits, and maintain quality.
• Step up when the Head or Sous Chef is away, guiding the team with confidence.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding by reporting any concerns about safety or system weaknesses.

Are we the right fit for you? At Parkdean Resorts we don't leave unforgettable moments to chance. We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We're Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners can holiday like they mean it!