Kitchen Team Leader / CDP

Join our Sports Café 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
Generous Tips share
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 contract, shifts fall between 8:00am and 11:30pm, varying between 4 to 8 hours in length
You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

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