Food and Beverage - Sous Chef - Q02

Parkdean Resorts; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this exciting role, you will collaborate closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth operation of a busy kitchen, delivering exceptional meals and unforgettable experiences for guests. This position offers the opportunity to inspire a talented team, create innovative menus, and maintain the highest quality standards. With a commitment to employee well-being and development, this company provides a supportive environment where your culinary skills can flourish. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% Holiday Discount

30% Team Member Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Development Opportunities

Discounts on Meal Kits and Local Gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on team collaboration.
• Ability to create high-quality dishes while managing kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire the kitchen team to achieve excellence.
• Manage kitchen operations, including health and safety and staff training.
• Develop menus that maximize profits while maintaining quality.

Skills

Team Management

Creativity in Cooking

Food Hygiene Level 2

Budget Management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Grannies Heilan Hame, Grannies Heilan' Hame, Dornoch, Highland, United Kingdom Req #14922

18 February 2025

Grannies Heilan' Hame Holiday Park

Are you a creative, hands-on chef who loves motivating a team and delivering amazing food? We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at Parkdean Resorts.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping run a smooth and efficient kitchen that serves up delicious meals and unforgettable experiences for our guests. From managing 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.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

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:

• 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.

What you will be doing...

• Support and inspire 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 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!

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.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Stephanie at [e-mail]