Food and Beverage - Sous Chef - Q02

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in Wareham seeks a creative Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role involves supporting the Head Chef, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional food experiences. Applicants must possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification and showcase team motivation and hands-on cooking skills. The position offers excellent career development opportunities and various employee discounts, enhancing the overall work experience.

Benefits

30% discount on food and drinks

50% discount on holidays for staff

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support

Discounts with local brands and services

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to inspire the kitchen team.
• Ability to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Proficiency in managing kitchen operations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire kitchen team to achieve great results.
• Create exceptional food that leaves a lasting impression.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage stock and staff training effectively.
• Step up to oversee kitchen in Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Team motivation

Hands-on cooking skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

Sandford, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 15 December 2025 at 01:00

Are you a creative, hands-on chef who loves motivating a team and delivering amazing food? We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team at Parkdean Resorts.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef, helping run a smooth and efficient kitchen that serves up delicious meals and unforgettable experiences for our guests. From managing the team and training new talent to ensuring everything stays fresh, on budget, and up to the highest standards, this is your chance to shine!

You’ll need to hold a basic Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 66 parks – as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support- because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.
  

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

What you will be doing...

• Support and inspire a passionate kitchen team to achieve great things.
• Create exceptional food and service that leaves a lasting impression.
• Manage all kitchen operations, including food diaries, health and safety, stock, and staff training.
• Develop and deliver menus that stay within budget, maximise profits, and maintain quality.
• Step up when the Head Chef is away, guiding the team with confidence.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding by reporting any concerns about safety or system weaknesses.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners can holiday like they mean it!

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Stephanie at [e-mail]

Sandford, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom