Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Spa Café

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Spa Café
Sherwood Forest | Circa £42,000 per annum plus 12% bonus scheme
Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one
We're looking for a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead a team and deliver exceptional food quality and service to guests. You'll oversee kitchen operations, ensure high standards, manage budgets and foster a positive team culture.
What you'll be doing

Oversee and coordinate all kitchen operations to company standards
Ensure food quality, service and guest satisfaction while meeting financial targets
Maintain strict hygiene and safety compliance
Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive business success
Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture

What's in it for you

Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
A supportive, friendly team
Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

Full-time contract, 150 contracted hours per 4-week period
Shifts fall between 7:00am to 9:00pm
This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About you

Experienced in leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments
Strong financial awareness in stock control, scheduling and waste reduction
Proven management experience in large-scale kitchen operations
Experience in training and developing a kitchen team
Motivational leadership fostering collaboration and accountability
Empathetic and supportive approach to leading a team

Our values
Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
Sound like your kind of job?
Apply online today - interviews are ongoing
Closing date: 7th October 2026 #INPLOIv2