👨‍🍳 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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