Assistant Kitchen Manager — Lead Culinary Team & Budget

Center Parcs; Leinster; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and in shops/rests

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie to support the Kitchen Manager in delivering outstanding food quality and service. This role leads a busy kitchen team, manages costs, and ensures compliance with safety standards within budget.

The position is full-time, with a guaranteed 150 hours over a 4‑week period, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Benefits include leisure access and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a high‑volume operation.
• Strong stock control, scheduling and waste management.
• Experience as Chef de Partie or higher.
• Excellent communication and time management under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen team and daily operations.
• Control food costs and margins to meet budget targets.
• Maintain high food quality and guest satisfaction, addressing issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and prepare dishes to agreed standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Supervisory chef experience

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie to support the Kitchen Manager in delivering outstanding food quality and service. This role leads a busy kitchen team, manages costs, and ensures compliance with safety standards within budget.

The position is full-time, with a guaranteed 150 hours over a 4‑week period, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Benefits include leisure access and potential bonuses.