Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Gastro Pub

Center Parcs group; Ballymahon Municipal District; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest seeks a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie for Cara's Kitchen and Bar. You will lead daily food prep, mentor junior staff and ensure high standards while supporting management in driving efficiency.

The role requires overseeing stock, portion control, waste reduction and cost management, with opportunities for development and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to coach junior staff and manage shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a busy gastro environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to company standards.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to support their growth.
• Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required.
• Monitor stock, portion control and ordering to manage costs.
• Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Cost control

Food safety

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Gastro Pub

Longford Forest | €19.39 per hour plus tips

Cara's Kitchen and Baris a relaxed, all-day dining spot with live entertainment and a kids' play area.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

Join our Cara's Kitchen and Bar team as a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You'll lead and develop junior staff, maintain standards and support management in driving efficiency.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to company standards
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to support their growth
• Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required
• Monitor stock, portion control and ordering to manage costs effectively
• Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

• Excellent communicator with ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Previous kitchen experience in a similar position
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
• Professional, approachable and calm under pressure

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Working here

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Closing date

23rd October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.