Do you believe in the power of good food?
At Parkdean Resorts, we believe in the power of good food to bring smiles and create lasting memories.
Our Head Chefs thrive in an environment filled with camaraderie, teamwork, and the exhilarating buzz of a bustling kitchen, Join our kitchen teams and watch your career flourish amidst the backdrop of stunning holiday destinations.
Find a head chef jobBeing a Head chef at Parkdean
Hey there, Chef! So, picture this: you're at the helm of the kitchen at Parkdean Resorts, making sure everything runs like a well-oiled machine. Your main gig? Knocking the socks off our guests with top-notch grub that goes above and beyond. That means not only leading your kitchen crew like a champ but also keeping tabs on all the nitty-gritty stuff like food logs, safety checks, keeping the pantry stocked, and getting the team up to speed.
But hey, it's not all serious business! You're also the eyes and ears for anything wonky in our systems or services, and safety? That's non-negotiable. We're all about looking out for each other, whether it's our team, guests, or anyone else swinging by.
The benefits of being a head chef at Parkdean
Qualifications
You can opt in to study and attain your Production Chef Level 5+ qualification, completely on us! See your career skyrocket!
Work-life balance
Head Chefs at Parkdean Resorts are all on 40-hour contracts and can enjoy having the Christmas period off work and a better work-life balance.
Pockets full of perks
The people of Parkdean all receive up to 50% off holidays with us, plus 30% off food, drinks and activities and five 25% off friends and family bookings per year.
Salary
Salary: £39634.00
Location
Looe Bay, Looe
Contract Type
Established
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Looe Bay
Description
Head Chef - Looe Bay Holiday Park - On-park accommodation available Join our kitchen team as Head Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Are you a passionate chef with a flair for manageme
Reference
16952
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £38028.00
Location
Grannies Heilan' Hame, Embo, Dornoch
Contract Type
Established
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Grannies Heilan' Hame
Description
Head Chef £38,028 Grannies Heilan' Hame Holiday Park - Accommodation available. Join our kitchen team as Head Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Are you a passionate chef with a flair for
Reference
17181
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £33147.00
Location
Wemyss Bay, Renfrewshire
Contract Type
Established
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Wemyss Bay
Description
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 w
Reference
17351
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £15.68
Location
Grannies Heilan' Hame, Embo, Dornoch
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Grannies Heilan' Hame
Description
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 w
Reference
17182
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.42
Location
Grannies Heilan' Hame, Embo, Dornoch
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Grannies Heilan' Hame
Description
Commis Chef - full time hours £13.42 per hour Grannies Heilan Hame Holiday Park - Accommodation available. Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beat
Reference
17303
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.42
Location
Tummel Valley, Tummel Bridge, Pitlochry
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Tummel Valley
Description
Commis Chef - Accommodation available. £13.42 per hour Tummel Valley Holiday Park Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie
Reference
16850
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.82
Location
Lower Hyde, Landguard Road, Shanklin
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Lower Hyde
Description
Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades. No experi
Reference
17196
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.82
Location
Trecco Bay, Porthcawl
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Trecco Bay
Description
Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades. No experi
Reference
17222
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.82
Location
Camber Sands, New Lydd Road, Rye
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Camber Sands
Description
Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades. No experi
Reference
17037
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Hourly Rate: £13.82 - £1382.00
Location
Coopers Beach, Mersea Island
Contract Type
Seasonal
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
Coopers Beach
Description
Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle! Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades. No experi
Reference
16455
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Teaser
Chef LifeContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/27/2025
Summary
“Working at Parkdean Resorts is a laugh. You are with friends and family on the front line, pushing each other to be better. It’s great to watch people fall in love with the job and come back eve
Teaser
Parkdean LifeContent Type
BlogPublish date
03/10/2025
Summary
We’re all about showing off authentic stories from our jobs at Parkdean Resorts. We know that spotlighting our epic Parkdeaners and our variety of roles can help you make an informed decision abo