Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Spa Café

Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Spa Café Longford Forest | €19.39 per hour plus tips Vitalé Café Bar serves Mediterranean-style dishes and drinks in Aqua Sana Forest Spa. Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one Join our Vitalé Café Bar 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 Vitalé Café Bar is open 7 days a week from 9am to 8pm Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 7am and 8pm 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 early mornings, evenings, weekends and 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? Apply online today - interviews are ongoing Working here Check your route before applying - Longford Forest, isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey Closing date: 29th June 2026