Food and Beverage - Sous Chef - Q02

Kessingland Beach, Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Posted Thursday 5 March 2026 at 01:00

At Parkdean Resorts, we're looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the smooth running of our busy kitchen. If you're confident in leading others, thrive in high pressure environments, and love creating high quality dishes, this role gives you the perfect opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced, rewarding setting.

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food and ensure the efficient and safe operation of our kitchen. You'll support stock and budget controls, help maintain excellent food standards, and play a key role in training and developing the kitchen team. You will also act as the senior kitchen lead when the Head Chef is off shift, ensuring continuity and consistency at all times.

• Assist the Head Chef in leading, developing, and motivating the kitchen team.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Oversee kitchen management tasks, including food diaries, health & safety documentation, stock management, and training.
• Support menu planning and delivery, ensuring portion controls are met, budgets are followed, and profitability is maximised.
• Take responsibility as senior kitchen lead in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Monitor waste, efficiency, and food costs to help achieve financial targets.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and development of kitchen staff.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and safe at all times.
• Report any suspected weaknesses or breaches within company information systems.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and maintain a safe environment for colleagues, guests, and visitors.

• Experience leading and motivating a kitchen team.
• Strong commercial awareness, with confidence working towards budgets and KPIs.
• The ability to train and develop others while fostering a positive, supportive kitchen culture.
• Experience working in high volume, fast paced kitchen environments.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
• A passion for creating high quality, innovative dishes that delight guests.
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks - we've got your back when it comes to training!
• You're never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we've got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.

Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it's understanding the value of every moment. Because it's not just what we do, it's who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Holly at .

Kessingland Beach, Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom