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Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Indian Restaurant

Whinfell Forest | £15.05 per hour plus tips

Rajinda Pradesh serves vibrant Indian and Asian-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients and bold flavours.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

Join our Rajinda Pradesh 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

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 2:00pm to 11:00pm

-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

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out : We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews are ongoing

Working here

Check your route before applying - Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport: 

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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