Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Sports Bar

Center Parcs; Ireland; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 31,000; 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 Sport Café is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie to uphold high standards and drive kitchen efficiency.

You will supervise daily prep and presentation, mentor junior staff, manage stock and costs, and stand in for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required. This full-time role offers €19.39 per hour plus tips, with weekend and bank holiday shifts and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a similar setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Cheerful, patient and friendly demeanor.
• Professional, approachable and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to standards.
• Coach and mentor junior staff to support growth.
• Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required.
• Monitor stock, portions and ordering to manage costs.
• Implement measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication skills

Team motivation

Calm under pressure

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Sports Bar Longford Forest | €19.39 per hour plus tips

Sports Café serves hearty meals and shows live sports in a lively, family-friendly setting. Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

Join our Sports Caféteam 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 communicatorwith ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Previouskitchen 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.

Closing date:

25thNovember2026

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.