About
Employer description
Center Parcs Elveden Forest was the second village to open in the UK in 1989. Situated in Suffolk, it is home to beautiful wildlife, the longest zip wire of all Center Parcs UK villages
Main description
Vitalé Café Bar is located within the Aqua Sana Forest Spa and offers our Spa guests delicious fresh food and a soothing, relaxed atmosphere. Guests can expect a selection of Mediterranean inspired salads, tapas and pasta dishes as well as breakfast or something sweet complimented by our speciality tea, indulgent hot chocolate or bubbles for special occasions.
We are looking for a Kitchen Team Leader (Chef de Partie) to join our busy team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting food to agreed company standards.
Excellent communication skills are required as you will provide general supervision and coaching to all junior staff, ensuring the personal development of the junior team. You will also deputise for the Assistant Kitchen Manager in their absence, supervising the unit chefs to maintain the smooth running of the kitchen.
Other responsibilities will include assisting with the management of the cost of sales for your unit through effective use of the company ordering system, stock and portion control and minimising food wastage.
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden (IP24 3TR) Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
HOURS OF WORK
Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. These shifts will fall between 7am and 9pm and will include working 3 out of 4 weekends.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements:
- Ability to build relationships with colleagues
- Previous kitchen experience in a similar position
- Excellent communicator
- Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
- Professional, approachable and calm under pressure
Desirable requirements:
Experience of ordering and stock control
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 08/07/2025
Salary
£14.01 per hour
Location
This job is located in Elveden, Suffolk
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
