Head Chef & Kitchen Manager - Spa Café Leader (Bonus)

Center Parcs; Tetford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and in shops/resta

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for the Spa Café at Elveden Forest. You will lead a busy kitchen, deliver exceptional food quality and service to guests, oversee budgets and maintain high hygiene standards.

You will manage a team, drive performance, training and development, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to ensure guest satisfaction and operational success. This full‑time role includes early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial awareness in stock control, scheduling and waste reduction.
• Proven management experience in large-scale kitchen operations.
• Experience in training and developing a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all kitchen operations to company standards.
• Ensure food quality, service and guest satisfaction while meeting financial targets.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive business success.
• Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Budget management

Food quality

Hygiene & safety

Staff development

Job description

Center Parcs is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for the Spa Café at Elveden Forest. You will lead a busy kitchen, deliver exceptional food quality and service to guests, oversee budgets and maintain high hygiene standards.

You will manage a team, drive performance, training and development, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to ensure guest satisfaction and operational success. This full‑time role includes early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.