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Food and Beverage Jobs

Do you love making people happy with great food and drinks? Do you want to work in a lively place where every day is different? Join our Food and Beverage team at Parkdean Resorts. You'll help create amazing experiences for our guests across the UK.

Ready to serve up smiles?

In our Food and Beverage team, you could be a Chef, Bar Staff, Waiting Staff, or even a Complex Manager. You'll play a big part in making sure guests have tasty meals and drinks in a fun atmosphere. It’s more than just cooking or serving. It’s about creating good times and helping families make holiday memories.

You can start as a Commis Chef and move up to a Head Chef. We’ll give you the training and support to help you grow in your career. to help you grow your career.

Why join our hospitality team?

Our team loves the buzz of a busy park and making guests happy. Here’s why they like working here:


  • Make a real impact: You’ll help guests enjoy memorable meals and great experiences.
  • Grow your career: Start in one role and work your way up - we’ll support you with training and apprenticeships every step of the way.
  • Enjoy great perks: Competitive pay, holiday discounts, and plenty of other benefits.
  • Be part of a team: Join a supportive, close-knit team that’s got your back.
  • Keep learning: Develop new skills in a fun, fast-paced environment where every day brings something new.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re looking for people who genuinely enjoy food and love making others feel welcome. The kind of people who usually thrive with us are:

  • Enthusiastic and love interacting with people
  • Team players who enjoy working in a busy setting
  • Quick thinkers who can handle fast-paced work
  • Committed to quality in food, drinks, and service

It doesn’t matter if you have lots of experience or are just starting out. If you have passion and a good attitude, we’ll give you the training and support you need.

What we offer?

At Parkdean Resorts, we think great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we have excellent benefits and perks. When you join our Food and Beverage team, here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Full training and support: to help you do well 
  • Exclusive discounts: on holidays and more
  • Employee Assistance Programme: for support whenever you need it
  • A lively work setting: vibrating with holiday vibes
  • Comprehensive training: We’ll set you up for success with full training and ongoing support
  • Special perks: Enjoy exclusive holiday discounts and more
  • Wellbeing support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it
  • Fun atmosphere: Work in a lively, energetic setting filled with holiday magic

Roles and opportunities in our Food and Beverage team

Kitchen Assistant

Help our kitchen team behind the scenes. You’ll wash and prepare food, unload supplies, check expiry dates, and keep the kitchen clean. You’ll be a key part of making sure everything runs smoothly.

Kitchen assistant jobs

Commis Chef

Join our kitchen team and learn the ropes. You’ll help the Head Chef, cook dishes to spec, manage prep, and keep track of wastage. No experience? No worries, we'll teach you what you need to know.

Commis chef jobs

Chef De Partie

Be a creative, hands-on chef. You’ll work with the Head and Sous Chef to run a smooth kitchen, help train the team, and make sure food is high quality and within budget. 

Chef de Partie Jobs

Sous Chef

As a sous chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations. You’ll inspire the team, create amazing food, handle health and safety, manage stock, and develop menus. This is your chance to shine and lead.

Sous Chef Jobs

Head Chef

Run a busy kitchen, craft delicious dishes, and lead your team. You’ll manage stock and budgets, develop exciting menus, and make sure everything runs smoothly and profitably. You'll make a real impact on our guests' dining experiences.

Head Chef Jobs

Bar Staff

Get the bar ready for service and keep supplies topped up. You'll serve food and drinks with a smile, chat with customers, and handle payments efficiently. You’ll follow all licensing rules and company standards.

Bar Staff Jobs

Waiting Staff

Help set up the restaurant and prepare for service. You’ll learn the menu to give great recommendations, take orders, serve guests with a smile, and handle payments. You’ll help guests have a smooth and enjoyable meal.

Waiting staff jobs

Complex Manager

As a complex manager, you'll manage our retail and complex units, like restaurants and bars, on the park. You’ll set budgets, control costs, recruit and motivate your team, and ensure amazing customer experiences.

Complex manager jobs
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Food and Beverage Supervisor

Salary

Hourly Rate: £13.37

Location

Newquay

Contract Type

Seasonal

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Newquay

Description

Step into a leadership role where every day brings energy, teamwork, and the chance to create fantastic guest experiences. At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a confident and motivated Food & Beve

Reference

20283

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Thunderbird Fried Chicken Crew Member

Salary

Salary: £12.71

Location

Vauxhall, Acle New Road, Great Yarmouth

Contract Type

Seasonal

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Vauxhall

Description

Thunderbird Fried Chicken is one man’s mission to make ‘Fried Chicken Great Again’   Since starting in street food in 2017, Thunderbird Fried Chicken has taken the capital by storm and developed a d

Reference

18868

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Complex Manager

Salary

Salary: £53810.00

Location

Newquay

Contract Type

Established

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Newquay

Description

Lead the heartbeat of the park. At Parkdean Resorts, we’re searching for a proactive and inspiring Complex Manager to take charge of our multi‑outlet food, beverage, and retail operations. This is a

Reference

20307

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen Assistant

Salary

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Location

Lizard Point, Ruan Minor, Helston

Contract Type

Seasonal

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Lizard Point

Description

Ready to jump into a fast‑paced kitchen and help create amazing holiday moments? At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our busy culinary t

Reference

20320

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Sous Chef

Salary

Hourly Rate: £36171.00

Location

Sandford, Wareham

Contract Type

Established

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Sandford

Description

At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the smooth running of our busy kitchen. If you’re confident in leading others, thrive in high‑pressure environment

Reference

20313

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Commis Chef

Salary

Hourly Rate: £13.82

Location

Sandford, Wareham

Contract Type

Seasonal

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Sandford

Description

Kick‑start or grow your culinary career in a fun, fast‑paced environment! At Parkdean Resorts, we’re searching for an enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our energetic kitchen team. If you’re passionate

Reference

20259

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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