Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - New Gastro Pub

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Ballymahon; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes & leisure access

Discounts for breaks and shops/restos

Bonus scheme & recognition rewards

Supportive team

Career development & training

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality dishes and run a smooth kitchen. The role includes leading juniors and supporting management to drive efficiency, with a guaranteed minimum of hours and a flexible full-time contract.

Based at Longford Forest, the position offers weekend/evening shifts, a Sunday premium, and staff benefits such as free passes, shop/restaurant discounts and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with colleagues.

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 effectively.
• Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen experience

Communication

Job description

- New Gastro Pub

plus tips

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

Join our brand new 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.

Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - New Gastro Pub

Longford Forest | €19.39 per hour

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, fully flexible
• 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 evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Free transport to and from work is available from Ballymahon and Longford Town for colleagues without access to their own transport
• 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

Check your route before applying - Longford Forest, isn't easily reached by public transport:

Closing date:

9th October 2026

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.