Kitchen Manager / Head Chef — Lead a High-Performing Team

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Ballymahon; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Leisure facility access

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Career development

In-role training

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef at Longford Forest to lead a team and deliver exceptional food quality and service to guests.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage budgets, ensure hygiene, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive business success. The role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with a full-time contract and a 12% bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial awareness including stock control 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

Leading kitchen teams

Financial awareness

Stock control

Scheduling

Waste reduction

Team leadership

Job description

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef at Longford Forest to lead a team and deliver exceptional food quality and service to guests.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage budgets, ensure hygiene, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive business success. The role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with a full-time contract and a 12% bonus scheme.