Lead Chef

Crealy Theme Park & Resort; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends & Family passes

Discounted tickets

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Crealy Theme Park & Resort in the UK is looking for a confident chef to join our Food & Beverage team. This role combines hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities in a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring high-quality food service across various offerings.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of up to £16.00 per hour, plus an attendance bonus. Major perks include flexible shifts and opportunities for career development, making this a great opportunity for food enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Motivated, organised and confident running a kitchen.
• Strong communicator who enjoys supporting others.
• Passionate about food quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Cooking home-cooked pub menu in the Clubhouse Restaurant.
• Preparing fresh dishes for theme park food outlets.
• Leading and supporting a kitchen team of 2–4 people.

Skills

Cooking skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Food hygiene standards

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We're growing our Food & Beverage team at Crealy and are looking for a confident, friendly chef who takes pride in producing quality food and running a kitchen to a high standard.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where menus are developed in-house and where you’ll play a key role in delivering great food experiences across both our resort and theme park operations. For the right person, there will also be opportunities to secure a permanent position.

Attendance Bonus

In addition to your hourly rate, you’ll receive a £2.00 per hour attendance bonus for every hour worked if you attend all scheduled shifts between your start date and 23rd December 2026, making this an excellent opportunity to boost your earnings over the summer season.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role will blend hands‑on cooking with day‑to‑day kitchen leadership:

• Cooking our home‑cooked pub menu in the Clubhouse Restaurant.
• Preparing fresh dishes for our theme park food outlets.
• Leading and supporting a kitchen team of 2–4 people.
• Daily food preparation and training team members on new dishes.
• Ensuring consistent quality, presentation and portion control.
• Checking freshness, rotating stock correctly and minimising waste.
• Managing stock levels, placing orders and supporting stock takes.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Following food safety procedures and ensuring the team does the same.
• Bringing forward ideas to improve dishes, service and guest experience.
• Supporting special events and seasonal activities across the resort.

Variety of Kitchens

No two days are the same at Crealy. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of exciting food concepts, including:

• The Clubhouse Restaurant – serving freshly prepared pub classics and family favourites.
• Sooty’s Diner – our fast‑paced burger and loaded fries venue.
• Street Food Kitchen – our newest concept serving burritos, quesadillas, loaded fries and street food favourites.
• Pizza & Chicken Kitchen – producing pizzas, chicken dishes and grab‑and‑go favourites for thousands of guests.

This variety makes Crealy a fantastic opportunity for chefs looking to develop their skills across multiple food styles and service environments.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is:

• Motivated, organised and confident running a kitchen.
• A strong communicator who enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Passionate about food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment during busy service periods.
• Able to remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Hours

The Details

• Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour plus £2.00 per hour attendance bonus (based on age).
• Hours: Our food operations run from 8:00am to 9:30pm, and you’ll need to work a mixture of weekends, early mornings, evenings, school holidays and bank holidays. We will be flexible with shift patterns where possible.
• Perks: Friends & Family passes, discounted tickets, flexible shifts, and great opportunities for career development.
• Start dates: Various throughout the year—apply now for immediate or future opportunities.
• Requirements: Proof of right to work in the UK (birth certificate or passport) and contact details of a reference.