Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - American Diner
Woburn Forest | £15.05 per hour plus an average of £4.43 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
Full-time
You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
You will be required to be fully flexible over a 7 day period
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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Working here
Check your route before applying - Woburn Forest (MK45 2HZ), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey
Closing date: 23 June 2026
*Based on last year's company-wide data across Huck's American Bar and Grill