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.
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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Location
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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
Reference
17447
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Location
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Contract Type
Established
Department
Food and Beverage
Location
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Description
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17681
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Contract Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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Reference
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Expiry Date
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Contract Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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Expiry Date
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Contract Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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Reference
17768
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Contract Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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Expiry Date
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Chef LifeContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/27/2025
Summary
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Teaser
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BlogPublish date
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Summary
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