Back Of House Operations Manager / Executive Chef

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.

Set in hundreds of acres of beautiful forest Longford Forest is the perfect place for a short break in Ireland, 365 days a year. With homely accommodation, up to 100 indoor and outdoor activities and a choice of bars and restaurants, there is something for all the family, all year round.

BACK OF HOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER / EXECUTIVE CHEF | Circa €69,800 per annum plus 12% bonus scheme

All colleagues working in our restaurants, cafés and bars will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.

The Food and Beverage department at Longford Forest will employ around 300 team members across 10 different restaurant & Bars. Serving a variety of cuisine from American grills and Italian through to Indian & Asian Fusion, it’s a truly unique offer.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Focusing on excellence, our Back of House Operations Manager will support every aspect involved with the day-to-day operational and management activities of our food service areas, ensuring we provide our guests with a first-class dining experience. Specifically, this will involve direct accountability for our Stores, Central Kitchens and Diner teams to achieve operational KPI’s, including stock, consumption and wastage targets, whilst taking full responsibility for our Health and Safety requirements across the food, beverage and retail divisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in one of the biggest and most diverse food operations in Ireland. 

ABOUT YOU

As you can imagine, this is a key leadership role requiring an experienced hospitality operator with a passion for service and standards. You’ll be an excellent communicator, relationship builder and organiser, with sound attention to detail & first-class commercial ability to ensure we’re always on track. 

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week but you will always receive your contracted hours per period. 

Your working hours will include days, evenings, weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis, with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.

THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Management 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

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 2nd April 2024 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 1st April 2024

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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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. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.