Head Chef - High-Volume Resort Kitchen (Accom.)

Parkdean Resorts; Tendring; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation included

Zusammenfassung

Parkdean Resorts in the UK is seeking an inspiring Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen and drive performance while developing a talented team. You will oversee the smooth running of the kitchen, lead and motivate your team, manage stock and budgets, uphold food safety, and make smart commercial decisions that support profitability and overall performance.

Accommodation is included in this role, and Parkdean offers a supportive environment across 65 parks with opportunities to develop

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets, KPIs, and financial targets.
• Ability to train, inspire, and develop a team, creating a positive culture.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.
• Passion for producing high‑quality, innovative food that enhances guest satisfaction.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Aufgaben

• Leading, motivating, and developing your kitchen team to achieve high standards and strong performance.
• Ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service at all times.
• Overseeing kitchen management tasks such as food diaries, health & safety documentation, stock control, and training.
• Planning, designing, and delivering menus that follow portion control guidelines and maximise profitability.
• Monitoring key performance metrics, including waste levels, efficiency, and food costs.
• Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
• Supporting team recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment at all times.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen leadership

Budget management

KPIs & targets

Team development

High-volume kitchens

Food quality

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Jobbeschreibung

Parkdean Resorts in the UK is seeking an inspiring Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen and drive performance while developing a talented team. You will oversee the smooth running of the kitchen, lead and motivate your team, manage stock and budgets, uphold food safety, and make smart commercial decisions that support profitability and overall performance.

Accommodation is included in this role, and Parkdean offers a supportive environment across 65 parks with opportunities to develop