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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 Buffet Department in beautiful Bognor Regis!
In this exciting role, you’ll report to the Senior Kitchen Manager and play a vital part in running our bustling kitchen, leading a dynamic team of up to 40 passionate individuals. At Butlin's, making our guests smile is at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll ensure that they remain the central focus of all operational decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Resource planning, recruitment, and selection to build the best team for delivering exceptional service.
* Monitoring guest experiences and developing action plans for continuous improvement.
* Managing food cost budgets through effective menu planning and cooking to high standards.
* Ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations.
As a role model for Butlin’s unique way of working, you’ll inspire your team through training schedules and performance development plans, ensuring they deliver a fantastic experience to our guests every time. Join us in our main buffet restaurant, where you’ll have the chance to lead and develop a talented team serving guests on a half-board dining package.
About You
We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience in a similar role, or those eager to step up in their kitchen career. If you’re hardworking, determined, and reliable, we want to hear from you!
Key qualities we’re seeking:
* Energetic and fun-loving spirit, ready to make a positive impact on the guest experience.
* Level 3 Food Safety qualification and confidence in leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
* Ability to manage margins, control costs, and uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.
At Butlin’s, we believe our chefs are something special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience. If you’re fun, eager to join in, and committed to ensuring our guests have a great time, this is the role for you!
Typical working hours: Work five days over seven, covering 40 hours per week, with no split shifts. Enjoy a unique opportunity to work in a kitchen environment, typically finishing by 8 PM, and be part of a bonus scheme!
About Butlin's
At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether they’re on a non-stop family break or enjoying our epic Adult-only Big Weekenders.
Ask any of our team members, past or present, and they’ll tell you that one of the best things about working at Butlin’s is our incredible 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 genuinely Cares For Each Other, this could be the perfect fit for you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!