Head Chef: High-Volume Resort Kitchen Leader

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Louth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday discounts for you and family

Team member discount (30%)

Brand discounts (Hello Fresh, gyms)

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen across our UK parks. You will drive food quality, oversee budget and stock control, and develop a talented team while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

You will inspire your kitchen, design menus, monitor KPIs, and ensure profitability through smart operational decisions and consistent, excellent guest service. This role demands flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 for a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your kitchen team to high standards and strong performance.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation and service at all times.
• Oversee food diaries, health & safety documentation, stock control and training.
• Plan, design and deliver menus that maximise profitability and follow portion control guidelines.
• Monitor KPIs such as waste levels, efficiency and food costs.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budget management

Staff development

High-volume experience

Food safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen across our UK parks. You will drive food quality, oversee budget and stock control, and develop a talented team while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

You will inspire your kitchen, design menus, monitor KPIs, and ensure profitability through smart operational decisions and consistent, excellent guest service. This role demands flexibility for shifts.