Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef De Partie

Overview

Rajinda Pradesh is Center Parcs's contemporary Eastern-inspired restaurant serving freshly made dishes, from mild and creamy to rich and fiery using real ingredients inspired by tastes from India and across Asia.

ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER / SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE | Circa £32,700 per annum

You will assist with leading a kitchen brigade dedicated to providing a first-class service and excellent food quality to Center Parcs's guests.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Kitchen Manager / Head Chef in the effective and efficient management of the kitchen and team
• Ensuring the kitchen operates within its agreed budget through analysing and rectifying food costs and margins
• Monitoring guest satisfaction levels on the quality of food and taking action to remedy shortfalls
• Playing a key role in the Department’s compliance with food safety legislation
• Preparing and presenting food to the determined specification

HOURS OF WORK

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis, including public / bank holidays.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements:

• Ability to lead a team in a busy commercial kitchen environment
• Good financial awareness – stocktaking / work schedules / wastage
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie with supervisory and training responsibility or as a Head Chef / Sous Chef
• Excellent communicator and organisational skills
• Some knowledge of financial targets and controls

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of back of house systems for stock management and ordering

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs offers unique benefits, including:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme
• Free use of leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• Access to Perks at Work Portal
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career development

At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome, and Center Parcs champion diversity and inclusion.