Kitchen Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Center Parcs Full time

Assistant Kitchen Manager / Senior Chef de Partie

The Pancake House is an all-time guest favourite, serving savoury and sweet pancakes cooked in traditional Dutch style on a griddle, as well as freshly cooked omelettes.

Located in a beautiful location overlooking the lake, The Pancake House is a popular family venue, attracting guests throughout the year.

Circa £30,700 per annum

We offer a discretionary service charge to our colleagues working in several restaurants, including Rajinda Pradesh, Huck's American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters' Inn and Vitalé Café Bar.

About the Role

You will assist with leading a kitchen brigade dedicated to providing exceptional service and excellent food quality to our guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef in effectively managing the kitchen and team, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of food quality and presentation.
  • Analyse and rectify food costs and margins to ensure the kitchen operates within its agreed budget.
  • Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction by monitoring feedback and taking corrective action where necessary.
  • Play a key role in ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
  • Prepare and present food to the specified standard, adhering to recipes and portion sizes.

Working Hours

This is a fixed-term role until 5th November 2025, with a flexible schedule of 150 hours per 4-week period.

Shifts will fall between 6am and 6pm, with variable days and hours each week.

As our village is open 365 days a year, your working hours will include public holidays and Christmas/New Year shifts on a rota basis.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience in a commercial kitchen environment, with leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Good financial awareness, including stocktaking, work schedules, and waste management.
  • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie with training responsibility for a team or as a Head Chef/Sous Chef in a smaller establishment.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • SOME knowledge of financial targets and controls.

About the Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A colleague bonus scheme, recognising outstanding performance.
  • A pension scheme with life assurance, providing security and peace of mind.
  • A colleague recognition and reward scheme, offering vouchers for Center Parcs and High Street stores.
  • Free use of our leisure facilities, promoting work-life balance.
  • Discounted Center Parcs breaks, allowing you to relax and recharge.
  • 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets, making dining and shopping more affordable.
  • Access to Perks at Work Portal, offering discounts on retail and leisure activities.
  • An Employee Assistance Program, providing support on financial, health, and legal matters.
  • Opportunities for career development and progression, with externally recognised qualifications available.


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