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About the Role
Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Junior Kitchen Manager to join our vibrant Butlin's Buffets Department in Skegness!
In this exciting role, you’ll report directly to the Kitchen Manager and play a vital part in running our bustling kitchen. You’ll lead a talented team of chefs, stepping up in the Kitchen Manager's absence and ensuring that every dish served is a masterpiece.
Your passion for delivering exceptional experiences will shine through as you monitor and develop action plans focused on continuous improvement. With your strong leadership skills, you’ll inspire your team through daily briefings, manage stock control, and ensure that every plate looks as good as it tastes.
Financial performance is key, and you’ll be responsible for delivering food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to our high standards. You’ll also uphold food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
As a role model for Butlin’s unique way of working, you’ll implement training schedules and performance development plans, motivating your team to create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Join us in our main buffet restaurant, where you’ll lead a team dedicated to serving our half-board dining package guests.
Key Responsibilities
We’re looking for individuals with experience in a similar role, especially in high-volume environments. Our buffet department can host up to 3,000 guests per service, so being able to thrive in a fast-paced setting is essential!
* Demonstrate hard work and determination, always seeking better ways for the team to meet our brand standards.
* Bring energy and enthusiasm to the kitchen, understanding the value you add to the guest experience.
* Build and develop strong relationships with leaders and team members across the resort.
You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to maintain high standards in a busy kitchen environment.
As with any chef role at this level, you’ll manage margins, control costs, and oversee all health, safety, and hygiene aspects. Our chefs at Butlin’s are truly special, and we know our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. The ideal candidate will be fun-loving, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a fantastic time, every time!
This role covers a 5-day working week over 7 days, totaling 40 hours, including evenings and weekends. Please note that this position does not come with onsite accommodation.
About Butlin's
At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years, we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether they’re enjoying a non-stop action family break or our epic adult-only Big Weekenders.
Ask any of our team, past and present, and they’ll tell you that one of the best things about working at Butlin’s is our vibrant culture! We’re dedicated to providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values.
If you’re looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In, and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other, then this could be the perfect fit for you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!