Restaurant Shift Manager
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A range of quality own-brand and high street restaurants and cafés, mixed with great food, family‑friendly menus, and a generous sprinkling of excellent service. That’s the recipe for success in our Food and Beverage department. Around each village, the Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across nine different restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as a production kitchen. There’s also a further five concessionary units including well‑known brands such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, or for those wanting a relaxing drink after a busy day, there’s something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily running of shifts, ensuring an outstanding guest experience.
* Lead and support the team, creating a positive and proactive working environment.
* Achieve budgeted shift sales targets and ensure effective colleague deployment.
* Communicate clearly with the team to maintain high service standards.
* Ensure compliance with Center Parcs' service and brand expectations.
Hours of Work
* Entertainment Hive – 150 hours per 4‑week period – Shift times range between 8am and 11:30pm, including weekends.
* Entertainment Hive – 75 hours per 4‑week period – Shift times range between 8am and 11:30pm, including weekends.
* As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public/bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis.
Essential Requirements
* Ability to build relationships with colleagues and lead the team.
* Excellent communicator.
* Naturally cheerful, patient, and friendly.
* Professional, approachable, and calm under pressure.
Desirable Requirements
* Catering / bar management experience at supervisory level.
Benefits
* Colleague Bonus Scheme.
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance.
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers.
* Free use of our leisure facilities.
* Discounted Center Parcs breaks.
* 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets.
* Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts.
* An Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal matters.
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications.
Interviews to be held: ongoing.
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer; please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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