👨🍳 Chef de Partie - Leisure Park (Live-In Available)
Location: Christchurch / New Forest (near Bournemouth)
Salary: £28,000 per year (+ tips + paid overtime)
Accommodation: Live-in available (£280-£380/month depending on Room size)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
🌿 Role Overview
We are recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join a busy, outdoor leisure park set in the beautiful New Forest area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef looking for a great work-life balance, career progression, and a vibrant team environment.
⏰ Working Hours / Shifts
- Early shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
- Late shift: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
- Occasional split shifts: 10:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
⭐ Key Benefits
- 50% discount on food & drink (Team Card)
- Discounts on holidays across the group
- Access to leisure facilities across all parks
- 33 days holiday (pro rata)
- Paid overtime (over 40 hours)
- Enhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Live-in accommodation available
🔪 Key Responsibilities
- Supporting and running the kitchen day-to-day
- Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes
- Assisting in menu development and creating new dishes
- Training and developing junior kitchen staff
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
✅ Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef
- Experience in a fresh food kitchen (Rosette experience desirable)
- NVQ Level 1/2 (or equivalent)
- Strong passion for food and quality
- Positive attitude and eagerness to grow
🎯 What You'll Get
- Salary of £28,000
- Tips and paid overtime
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and dynamic team environment
- Option to live on-site
📌 Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required.
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