Chef

Cove Communities Management Limited; Selsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant coastal holiday resort in Selsey, England, is looking for a passionate chef to join their Retail Team. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Enjoy a supportive work atmosphere with perks like discounts, free gym access, and team events. This role is seasonal, offering opportunities to work weekends and holidays, contracted until November 2026.

Benefits

25% off food & drink across the resort

Free use of swimming pools

Free gym membership

Employee discounts across the resort

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is essential.
• A can-do attitude and a passion for high-quality food production are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head Chef/Team Leaders.
• Follow food specifications and safety standards.
• Assist in preparing menu dishes and maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Chef experience

Fast-paced environment experience

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday 30 January 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Sunday 1 March 2026 at 00:59

Seal Bay Resort is part of the Cove UK family, a coastal holiday park based right on the beach in the seaside town of Selsey, on the South Coast of England.

We are a passionate, customer-centric business and our goal is to consistently deliver hospitality with excellence, as well as creating a safe, friendly and innovative environment for our guests to enjoy and employees to work in.

Seal Bay Resort, part of the Cove UK family, is a vibrant beachfront holiday destination in Selsey, West Sussex. We offer an exciting mix of caravans, lodges, glamping, camping and holiday houses, alongside a fantastic range of entertainment, activities and food & drink venues that keep our guests coming back year after year.

Life at Seal Bay is all about fun, teamwork and creating unforgettable moments. As part of our Retail Team, you’ll enjoy a lively, customer-focused role where every day brings something new. You’ll play a key part in delivering brilliant service, sharing holiday smiles, and helping our guests make memories that last a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting into the Head Chef / Team Leaders
• Role model the company values and behaviours at all times: Hospitality, Passion, Trustworthiness, Excellence, Stewardship, Kindness
• You will need a passion for producing food to the highest standard
• The ability to follow food specifications
• To work adhering to all Food Safety and Policy Standards
• Be motivated to ensure our food and hygiene standards are consistently high
• Assisting in the preparation of menu dishes
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene
• Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
• Deal with deliveries and stock rotation

Experience/Skills Required:

• Chef experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Has a “can do” attitude
• Enjoy being part of a team

Seasonal role, live in opportunity available, must be able to work weekends, holidays and a mix of day and evening shifts - Contracted until 2nd November 2026.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of the Team

• 25% off food & drink across the resort
• An amazing team community – friendly, supportive and fun
• Free use of our swimming pools
• Free gym membership
• Epic team parties & socials
• Great incentives and rewards
• Enjoy our LIVE entertainment – including wrestling, pantos, top bands and headline acts
• Employee discounts across the resort
• Health & wellbeing programme to support you on and off the job
• Referral programme – bring your friends and get rewarded

If you think the perfect candidate is you, then we'd absolutely love to hear from you!

Team benefits:

• Employee assistance programme
• Team recognition programme
• 25% off food & drink while on all Cove UK parks
• Generous team discount on Holidays to Cove UK parks
• Free use of swimming pools and gyms on all Cove UK parks
• Long service awards and value recognition