Head Chef

UK - England/South East - Essex
£22000 - £28000
21 Sep 2017
19 Oct 2017
Full Time
Highfield Grange

Get ready for fun, fun and more fun at this exciting lively Holiday Park in Essex, perfect for family holidays. Highfield Grange is one of the largest Holiday Parks in Clacton-on-Sea, it's big on Facilities and big on Entertainment. Watch the kids shoot down the 200ft water chute (open 22 May - 4 September), or enjoy a spot of lunch on the Boathouse Bar's sun terrace. Then it's on to the Grange Entertainment Centre for some electrifying cabaret, shows, dancing, fun and games!

Head Chef

We are looking for a talented, passionate Head Chef to join our Retail team based at Highfield Grange Holiday Park.

Are you passionate about food with great attention to detail? Focussed on delivering 1st class service with excellent people management skills?

We are seeking a Head Chef with strong organisational skills to join us on a full time permanent basis. You will manage a team of up to 4 in peak season and will be responsible for an annual turnover.

Your main responsibilities will include:

* Leading the kitchen team to deliver menu items in a timely and efficient manner

* Strict management of waste control

* Meticulous health & safety standards

* Ordering in conjunction with Complex Manager

* Rota and hours management

* Recruitment and training

* Driving customer satisfaction levels through excellent food production

A successful candidate will have:

* Exceptional organisational skills

* Previous experience of working in a fast paced, high volume kitchen

* Experience in stock take & budget control

* Excellent people, man-management and communication skills

* Experience of managing a team

This position is 48 hours across 6 days including evenings/weekends. Live in accommodation is available for the successful candidate if required.

If you think you have Parkdean Resorts potential then apply now!

Benefits

* Competitive rates of pay

* Discretionary bonus packages

* Fantastic team environment

* 25% discount on holidays for yourself, friends and family

* Stand-by breaks available at a discounted rate

* Full uniform provided where necessary

* Full training