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Do you believe in the power of good food to bring smiles and create lasting memories? At Parkdean Resorts, our Head Chefs are key to this. You will lead a busy kitchen, craft deliciousdishes, and make sure guests have great holiday experiences. Join our kitchen team and watch your career flourish amidst the backdrop of stunning holiday destinations.

What it's like to be a Head Chef at Parkdean Resorts?

Picture yourself leading the kitchen at Parkdean Resorts, ensuring every detail runs seamlessly. Your goal? To create exceptional dishes that inspire our guests and make their dining experience unforgettable.

This means:

  • Inspiring and guiding your kitchen team to deliver excellence.

  • Cooking dishes to our standards and making sure they look great.

  • Managing prep and keeping track of food wastage.

  • Handling stock, budgets, and creating new menus.

  • Training and developing your kitchen team.

  • Keeping tabs on all the nitty-gritty stuff like food logs, safety checks, and hygiene standards. (You'll need a Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification for this).

  • Working safely and making sure your team does too.

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We're all about building a team that feels more like family. You don't just manage; you lead, train, and inspire. When the heat's on, you thrive, whipping up culinary delights. Because at the end of the day, it's all about wowing our customers and making sure they leave beaming with happiness.

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The benefits of being a Head Chef at Parkdean Resorts

When you join us as a Head Chef, you get more than just a job. You get support for your career and some great perks:


 Your career, your way

You can study and get your Production Chef Level 5+ qualification with us. This means your career can really take off. We're big on training and apprenticeships.


Work-life balance

Our Head Chefs work 40-hour contracts. You also get the Christmas period off, helping you have a better work-life balance.


Pockets full of perks

Our team members get up to 50% off holidays with us. You also get 30% off food, drinks, and activities. And you can give five friends and family members 25% off their bookings each year.



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Head Chef

Salary

Salary: £39634.00

Location

Holywell Bay, Newquay

Contract Type

Established

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Holywell Bay

Description

Join our kitchen team as Head Chef for a career with a little more sizzle!  Are you a passionate chef with a flair for management? At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a Head Chef who’s ready to ro

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17447

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01/01/0001

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Head Chef

Salary

Salary: £42848.00

Location

Cherry Tree, Mill Road, Great Yarmouth

Contract Type

Established

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Cherry Tree

Description

Join our kitchen team as Head Chef for a career with a little more sizzle!    Are you a passionate chef with a flair for management? At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a Head Chef who’s ready to

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17681

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Sous Chef

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

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17182

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Sous Chef

Salary

Salary: £34778.00

Location

White Cross Bay, Ambleside Road, Windermere

Contract Type

Established

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

White Cross 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

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17678

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Commis Chef

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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Commis Chef

Salary

Hourly Rate: £13.42

Location

Barmston Beach, Sands Lane, Driffield

Contract Type

Seasonal

Department

Food and Beverage

Location

Barmston Beach

Description

Commis Chef £13.42 per hour - accommodation available Barmston Beach Holiday Park Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle!  Nothing beats good team camaraderie a

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17464

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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