Dynamic Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Train Team

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Porthcawl; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

50% holiday discount

Friends and family 25% discount

Staff discount 30%

Hello Fresh discounts

Gym discounts

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the smooth running of our busy kitchens across our UK parks, including leading the kitchen team when the Head Chef is off-shift.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, maintain high standards, and help manage stock, budgets, and training, ensuring safety and profitability at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating a kitchen team.
• Strong commercial awareness with confidence working toward budgets and KPIs.
• Ability to train and develop others while fostering a positive, supportive kitchen culture.
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in leading, developing, and motivating the kitchen team.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Oversee kitchen management tasks, including food diaries, health & safety documentation, stock management, and training.
• Support menu planning and delivery, ensuring portion controls are met, budgets are followed, and profitability is maximised.
• Take responsibility as senior kitchen lead in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Monitor waste, efficiency, and food costs to help achieve financial targets.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and development of kitchen staff.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and safe at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Budget awareness

Staff training

High-volume service

Flexibility

Culinary creativity

Communication

Job description

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the smooth running of our busy kitchens across our UK parks, including leading the kitchen team when the Head Chef is off-shift.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, maintain high standards, and help manage stock, budgets, and training, ensuring safety and profitability at all times.