We love creating exciting dining concepts across our holiday parks and finding talented chefs to take them forward. This is a head chef role that, unusually for a high volume catering operation, has a lot of scope for you to use your talents for fresh, from-scratch cooking and menu creation. Who are we? We're a dynamic and growing company, shaking up the Great British holiday at our award-winning UK resorts. At Sandy Balls, guests step away from the ordinary and into the extraordinary, where the natural beauty of the New Forest is the amazing backdrop to our famous brand of holiday fun. Want to find out more about our holidays? Check out our website: .
Responsibilities
* Overseeing all aspects of the Back of House (BOH) operation, ensuring guests receive an exceptional level of service and delicious meals, freshly cooked
* Leading key shifts and taking control of the day-to-day BOH operation, ensuring dishes comply to agreed specifications and the team are suitably deployed
* Supporting the F&B Manager in recruiting, managing and inspiring the kitchen team
* Controlling food margins through effective stock management
* Championing and implementing Health and Safety and Hygiene policies to ensure team and guest safety
* Consulting with, and learning from, the Group executive Chef to create your own seasonal, local specials where you source suppliers and products and put your mark on the menu
Skills, experience and qualities you'll need
* At least Level Two Hygiene Certificate, ideally Level 3
* Experience of leading a team as a head chef in a fast‑paced and busy F&B kitchen environment
* Well‑versed in managing and delivering financial KPIs within budget requirements
* Exceptional communication and organisational skills
* A real passion for food, and a customer service ethos
* Resilience
It's the icing on the cake if you have worked in a similar role on a holiday park.
What we can offer you
* Pension scheme – Plan for your future.
* Up to 50% discounts on Away Resorts holidays – because you deserve amazing getaways too.
* 20% on‑park discounts – Enjoy the best of what we offer.
* Team Incentives – Your hard work won't go unnoticed.
* Holiday Hero Menu – Enjoy delicious meals with discounted food options on‑park.
* Life Insurance – For peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay – After two years with us, we've got you covered.
* Holiday Buy Scheme – Flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
* Help @ Hand Scheme – Wellbeing support when you need it.
* Career Development – We believe in nurturing talent and promoting from within.
We embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. We love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We'll never accept any form of discrimination and we strive to make our people as unique as our product.
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