Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie NEW Center Parcs Posted yesterday Warminster

Center Parcs group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular family resort in the UK seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie to aid in leading a kitchen brigade dedicated to first-class service and food quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management and team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development. The position operates on flexible hours with a focus on high guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurants and retail

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie with team responsibility.
• Ability to manage kitchen budgets and costs effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen and team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation.
• Prepare and present food to specification.

Skills

Lead a team in a busy kitchen

Good financial awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management under pressure

Job description

A lively family favourite, Foresters’ Inn is a contemporary gastro pub offering the perfect place for a family meal. Featuring a tasty menu, from light lunches to tasty burgers, all washed down with our fantastic range of beer and wines – or children-friendly cocktails – there’s something suitable for everyone.

ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER / SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE | Circa £31,600 per annum plus service charge

All colleagues working in Foresters' Inn benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.

You will assist with leading a kitchen brigade dedicated to providing a first-class service and excellent food quality to our 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 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week) on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

You will be required to work 5 days a week between the hours of 8am and 10pm. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis.

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 for a team of chefs in a large organisation OR as a Head Chef / Sous Chef in a smaller establishment
• Excellent communicator
• Excellent organisational and time management skills while working under pressure
• 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 is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 12th December 2025

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

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.

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