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Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - American Diner

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Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - American Diner

Longford Forest | €19.39 per hour plus an average of €3.63 per hour in shared tips*

Huck's American Bar and Grill brings bold, flavour-packed American dishes and a warm welcome.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

Join our Huck's American Bar and Grill team as a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You'll lead and develop junior staff, maintain standards and support management in driving efficiency.

What you'll be doing

  • Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to company standards
  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues to support their growth
  • Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required
  • Monitor stock, portion control and ordering to manage costs effectively
  • Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency

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

  • Huck's American Bar and Grill is open 7 days a week from 4pm to 10pm
  • Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 11am and 10:30pm
  • You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
  • This role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays
  • Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

  • Excellent communicator with ability to build relationships with colleagues
  • Previous kitchen experience in a similar position
  • Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
  • Professional, approachable and calm under pressure

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?

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Closing date: 3rd September 2026

*Based on last year's company-wide data across Huck's American Bar and Grill

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

What this role involves

General background for chef roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Control stock and inspect deliveries
  • Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
  • Supervise kitchen staff to make sure food is of high quality, presented well and served on time
Typical pay (UK)
£22,000 starting · £40,000 experienced
Typical hours
40 to 45 a week
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