Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie - American Diner

Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie - American Diner Whinfell Forest | Circa £32,600 per annum Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one Huck's American Bar and Grill brings bold, flavour-packed American dishes and a warm welcome. Join our team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, supporting the Kitchen Manager in delivering exceptional food quality and service. You'll help lead the kitchen team, ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain operational efficiency within budget. What you'll be doing Assist in managing the kitchen team and daily operations  Control food costs and margins to meet budget targets Maintain high food quality and guest satisfaction, addressing any issues promptly  Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and prepare dishes to agreed standards 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, shifts fall between 10:00am and 11:30pm 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 and bank holidays About you Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment  Good financial awareness, including stock control, scheduling and waste management  Previous experience in a supervisory chef role (Chef de Partie or above)  Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills 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 will be held on 16th July 2026 Closing date: 9th July 2026